Rideau Street Hudson's Bay and Freiman Mall

[Admiral Nelson]

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Awnings are effectively banned in Ottawa.

Why is that? (And for that matter, old school store signs hanging toward the street)

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by Admiral Nelson

Why is that? (And for that matter, old school store signs hanging toward the street)

Mid-century ideas about "visual clutter"; possibly also some experiences with unsafe awnings coming down on people, and awnings attracting aCtIviTieS.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Mid-century ideas about "visual clutter"; possibly also some experiences with unsafe awnings coming down on people, and awnings attracting aCtIviTieS.

Visual clutter, unlike the millions of street signs, the traffic signals and cars.

[Johnny Kit Kat]

Originally Posted by Johnny Kit Kat

I would love to see the former Bay repurposed into a hybrid entertainment complex with a next generation dual lazer imax screen and outdoor rooftop screen (seasonal), food hall and gaming (e.g. golf simulator, bowling, etcetera). It would be a good fit with the Ottawa History and Sandbox virtual reality venues next door.

If they did do an entertainment complex, I would hope they would link it directly to Sandbox virtual reality with a connection between them going over the repurposed "History " building. It's an easy connect. I would also construct a direct connection to the History venue from inside the entertainment complex. They are adjacent buildings. The idea would be to make the connections seamless so it would feel as if the three buildings were all part of the same building once you are inside.