Nexus: A Tactical Approach to Urban and Political Change
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Since the height of its popularity in 1967, Sparks Street in Ottawa's downtown core has been steadily declining in its function as an engaging public space. The street was popularized with the rise of the department store, however, with the introduction of the Rideau Centre and suburban sprawl, the once bustling street fell into disrepair. Sitting steps from Parliament Hill, Sparks Street exists without much of an identity; once referred to as the Broadway of Ottawa, now devoid of character. Just as Sparks is slated for yet another urban renewal, so should the way the government and city perceive occupiable public space. This thesis will challenge the corporate attitude when it comes to planning Sparks Street and Ottawa as a whole. It seeks to claim back the city through a series of satirical critiques, as the urbanite's stomping ground; proposing unique ideas of how urban space can be interpreted.
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