By Brian Barth, Source: Inhabitat

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Imagine a place where homes open onto gardens fed by streams from the rainwater flowing off nearby rooftops. Narrow cobblestone streets lead past vibrant storefronts to the village green where a group of musicians plays and children romp on the grass. Solar panels are woven into rooftops and the sound of free-flowing water drowns out car traffic. This is not just a dream—it’s a plan for 40 acres of waterfront and rocky islands in the Ottawa River.
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On Earth Day this year, Windmill Development Group, the self-proclaimed “Greenest Real Estate Company in Canada”, submitted plans for the village-scale project to the City of Ottawa for approval. Mayor Jim Watson immediately voiced his support, saying that the developers would be treated with a red carpet, rather than red tape.

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