BY KEN GRAY

RICHARD FLORIDA AND THE NEW CREATIVE WORLD

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:03:34 -0500

World-renowned author and intellectual Richard Florida tells Ken Gray on his Inner City podcast about the new shape of society with the coming of the global recession and the decline of traditional manufacturing industries. Mr. Florida also says Ottawa might be the most creative city in North America and discusses the city’s public service, arts, high-tech sector, transit, urban vibe and environment.

A bullet train for Ottawa

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:27:20 -0500

Ken Gray, in his Inner City podcast, talks with Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley who is optimistic high-speed rail will come to the Quebec City-Windsor corridor with a stop in Ottawa.

Whither Westboro

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:28:03 -0400

What are the challenges facing Ottawa's old west end? Recently city editorial page editor Ken Gray discussed how the coming economic downturn will effect one of the municipality's most successful communities. In this recording of his speech to the Westboro Community Association annual general meeting at the old Nepean town hall, Mr. Gray says there is good news and bad news about the future of this village in the middle of the city.

The Great Rail debate

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:18:10 -0400

As Ottawa begins yet another discussion on light-rail transit, Ken Gray brought together recently one of the leading proponents of the $4-billion project, Alta Vista Councillor Peter Hume, and a vocal opponent, College Councillor Rick Chiarelli, to debate the question at the Ottawa Citizen. In the podcast, Mr. Hume says council has made mistakes on the issue in the past but must move forward on this important file. Conversely, Mr. Chiarelli says the project is not costed out properly and imposes a heavy burden on municipal property taxpayers.

What Ottawa needs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:08:34 -0400

Few people know Ottawa better than Barry Padolsky. The architect and urban critic has been building this city for decades. Never short of opinions, Mr. Padolsky sat down with Ken Gray and discussed the National Capital Commission, doubling the price of gas, ways to combat urban sprawl and how to change Rideau Street.