GMLD design principal Andrew Mackinnon was asked by the National Capital Commission to lead a night walk helping to seek public feedback their ongoing Capital Illumination Plan. The NCC operated 4 walks on May 25, 2016 through various routes in the core of Ottawa Gatineau.
Andrew was also featured on CBC’s All In A Day radio program on Wednesday May 25th, speaking alongside NCC Urban Planner Miriam MacNeil.
Below are some photos that were tweeted by NCC Urban Lab – More are available on their Facebook page as well.
![16-05-25 Andrew and Miriam Capital Illumination Plan Andrew Mackinnon and Miriam MacNeil on CBC All in a Day](https://gmld.ca/v2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-05-25-Andrew-CBC-All-in-a-Day.jpg)
Andrew Mackinnon and Miriam MacNeil on CBC All in a Day
![A crowd gathers at Sparks and Metcalfe for a Night Walk](https://gmld.ca/v2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-05-25-AM-Night-Walk-Sparks-Metcalfe.jpg)
A crowd gathers at Sparks and Metcalfe for a Night Walk
![16-05-25 Night Walk near BDC](https://gmld.ca/v2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-05-25-AM-Night-Walk-BDC.jpg)
Andrew’s group considers the nocturnal landscape in downtown Ottawa.
![16-05-25 Night Walk John A MacDonald Building](https://gmld.ca/v2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-05-25-AM-Night-Walk-BoM.jpg)
Andrew’s group pauses near the John A Macdonald building in downtown Ottawa.
Thanks to all who attended the night walks!