Welcome to The Palapa Pulse Podcast! 🌊✨ In this episode, we take a deep dive into Sparks Street, Ottawa’s historic pedestrian mall, and explore its rich history, current status, and future potential.

🔹 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 🏛️ A Street with a Story – From its origins with Nicholas Sparks to its days as Ottawa’s commercial hub, Sparks Street has been at the heart of the capital for over a century. 🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian-Only Transformation – One of Canada’s first pedestrian malls, but has it lived up to expectations? 🏗️ Urban Planning & Challenges – How government buildings, suburban malls, and changing shopping habits shaped (and sometimes hurt) the street’s vibrancy. 🍗🎭 Festivals & Attractions – Sparks Street is still home to signature events like the International Chicken & Rib Cook-Off, Ottawa Buskers Festival, and Latin Sparks Festival! 🚇 Accessibility & Revitalization – With new developments, improved transit access, and efforts from the National Capital Commission (NCC), can Sparks Street make a comeback?

💭 Is Sparks Street a hidden gem or a struggling landmark? Tune in and find out!

📍 Explore Sparks Street & Upcoming Events: 🔗 Discover Sparks Street 🔗 Ottawa Tourism – Sparks Street

🎧 Listen now & join the conversation about one of Ottawa’s most iconic streets!

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