What could have been — old visions and plans for Ottawa

[Ryersonian]

Originally Posted by lrt's friend

Think of the 401 running across Toronto placed in downtown Ottawa.

That report certainly reflects the era, when road expansion was considered the only solution to traffic congestion. Fortunately, even by the 70s, the folly of this approach was already being understood with increasing resistance from the public. The perfect example was the public uproar that killed the Spadina expressway in Toronto.

Enter Jane Jacobs!