Join Brigil, the Ottawa Architecture Foundation (OAF), and SLA, a Copenhagen-based landscape architecture and urban design firm, for City Nature with SLA, a public lecture exploring how thoughtful urban design and quality architecture help create vibrant, sustainable communities.

The Ottawa Architecture Foundation (OAF) promotes design excellence and fosters public awareness of architecture in the National Capital Region. SLA is internationally recognized for its innovative, people-centred landscapes that reconnect communities with nature. Alongside Brigil, these organizations bring expertise in urban planning, sustainable development, and community-focused design.

Attendees will gain insight into the role of design in shaping quality of life, learn from leading experts, and take part in a moderated discussion with a panel of professionals.

Whether you are a professional in urban planning, architecture, or development, or involved through your community with guiding the future of our city or your community, this event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Program

Opening remarks & welcome – Brigil and OAF

Presentation – SLA

• Speaker: Rasmus Astrup, SLA (Partner at SLA, Rasmus brings extensive international experience in landscape architecture and urban design. He leads projects that integrate nature and the city to create resilient, people-centred environments.)
• Moderated panel discussion featuring experts from SLA and Perkins&Will
• Audience Q&A

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Espace Canevas (425 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau)

Hosted by Brigil, in collaboration with the Ottawa Architecture Foundation (OAF) and SLA, with participation from Perkins&Will

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Do you have gently used spring/summer items looking for a new home? Join Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN) and Eco West Enders for a free Swap event on April 25th at the RA Centre, Clark Hall!

8 AM to 2 PM

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7:00 Welcome

• Land Acknowledgement
• Quorum: Kevin, Rob, Brendan, John, Sarah, Marrianne, Gabriel, Dave
• Approve Draft Agenda and Approve Draft Feb 11 Minutes
• Approve Finance Report and Board Items
• Councillor Update: Note Walkley deferred to May 14
• Community Calendar and Events
• President Report
  • Science HUB Hydroponics/Culinary Investment
    • Brookfield and St. Pats High Schools
    • Bootstrapping Automation, Community Partners and
    • Member Participants (Volunteers with benefits)
    • Comment below or email President@RiversidePark.ca

8:00 Adjourn

• Next Community Meeting May 14
• Next Board Meeting June 10, 2026

Board Adaptive Situational Meetings (vs Reactive) – Warren FCA

• Every Wed Hydroponics and BCFC @ bcHUB
• Every week City, Parliamentary (BCH) and Provincial (Bill98) Legislatures
• Monthly: FCA, OSEAN & CAFES
• March 8 Rink & Canal Season Ends –
  • Thank you to all RPCA Managers and Volunteers
• March 11 By-Law 2026-50 passed
• March 15 Roundabout Tree Clearing
• March 30 Toboggan Hill – all season terrain & Pavillion
• April 2 BCFC – Jazz in the Caf.
• April 6 Confederation Heights Feedback
• April 7 RPCA/FCA 15 Minute Community Official Plan
  • Building Riverside Park Adaptive AI Design Measurements
  • Maps
  • Observation note
  • Design notes
  • Ai Measurements in progress
  • AI Value assessment goal
• April 8 NCC Adaptive Learning Community meeting
  • Land and Greenspace Network HCCA
• April 8 RPCA Board Meeting
• April 9 Garage Sale Community Planning
• April 10 City BCH Review & NCC Greenspace Land
• April 13 HCCA Board Meeting
• April 15 Bank Street Riverside to Collins
• April 18 Earth Day BBQ – River Ward
• April 23 PWIC Bill 60 Impact Report Considerations & BCH
• May 14 Bill 60 – RPCA Walkley Road Staff Briefing (planning)
• May 16 Seedling and Compost Day
• May 21 Older Adult Summit
• May 23 Garage Sale – Ward Wide
• June Festival and Garden Season
• June 4 Strawberry Social
• June 10 RPCA Board Meeting
• June BCFC BQ and Volunteer Appreciation
• July Crazy Beach Festival Place
• August Funday – Harvest Fest
• September Fall Festival
• October 8 City Elections
• Oct 14 RPCA AMM
• Nov 1 Pumpkins for the Planet

The City is proceeding with the construction of the Walkley road segment from the new roundabout to the LRT station including the new Airport Parkway southbound off ramp.

To get ready for construction this summer, trees will be cleared at the northwest quadrant of Walkley and Airport Parkway.  

The tree clearing work is planned to start in mid-March. It is expected to last 5-10 days.

Tree clearing in the area highlighted with orange lines is to facilitate the future ramp construction.

In the area outlined by blue lines, only dead trees and the aggressive invasive buckthorns will be cleared.

The proposed Roundabout:

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