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Bartlett & West highlights local roots and Borderless Studio partnership for downtown plan
Summary
Bartlett & West, partnered with Borderless Studio, told commissioners it brings local presence and full AEC capacity to the downtown master-plan work and described engagement and connectivity strategies that build on existing downtown strengths.
Darren Ammon, representing Bartlett & West, emphasized the firm’s long-term ties to Ottawa and described a team approach with Borderless Studio to bring outside perspective and technical capacity. "We're really excited for this opportunity to be in front of you," Ammon said, stressing that Bartlett & West has local staff and past projects in Ottawa and the region.
Paola Aguirre of Borderless Studio (remote) said the combined team centers its approach on extensive listening, mixed-method data collection and multiple points of access so all demographic groups can participate. Bartlett & West highlighted the firm’s AEC capacity (architecture, engineering and construction), saying that capability can speed implementation of multi-disciplinary projects and coordinate utilities, streetscape and historic preservation work. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about timelines and past Kansas projects; the presenters said they would tailor engagement to local events and stakeholders.
