Our mandate is to maintain Sparks Street as an attractive destination encompassing local and national culture by offering:

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• An exciting community mix that works collectively, is diverse, combining financial institutions, restaurants, shops, services, entertainment and more
   

• An outdoor environment where pedestrians have priority – an oasis away from traffic, a meeting space that provides a unique experience for families, tourists and business people
   

• Streetscape improvement and other amenities: Providing for more pedestrian-friendly lighting, signage, street furniture, planters, banners and sidewalk treatment 
   

• An attractive destination that reflects local and national culture and heritage with historically significant and beautiful architecture, views to Parliament Hill and cultural landmarks   
   

• A hub that connects downtown Ottawa – convenient and accessible, linking cultural centres and residential areas with hotels, retail, entertainment and dining destinations    and residential areas of Ottawa Centre and beyond

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Sparks Street Authority Annual Report 2020 - Click Here

 

Sparks Street Mall Authority Staff

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Kevin McHale
Executive Director

Laura Young

Director of Marketing and Stakeholder Relations

Marissa Lord

Communications and Engagement Director

Bob Rumscheidt

Event and Site Logistics Manager

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Sparks Street Mall Authority Board of Directors:
 

Board Chair:  Kevin Lamer

Program Manager,  Development Inspection, City of Ottawa

 

Ian Wright
Owner, The Snow Goose

 

Bill Leonard

Director, Real Estate Management | National Capital Commission 

Michael Swan
Assistant Vice President, Morguard

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Scott Lennon

Director - Owner Investor

Public Services and Procurement Canada

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Rocque Gameiro

​Director

Program, Portfolio and Client Relationship Management/ Parliamentary Precinct Branch

West Block Program and Program Oversight

Public Service and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada

Catherine McKenney
Councillor, Somerset Ward, City of Ottawa