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Flushed with excitement: ... a human-rights campaign - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2018)
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Flushed with excitement: ... a human-rights campaign - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2018)
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2019
- Planners call for safety overhaul of Winnipeg crosswalks - time to design our crosswalks for "human error" - CBC News (October 2019)
- Winnipeg planning department's troubles reflected in the building it occupies - CBC News (August 2019)
- Time for Winnipeg to park cars, create community with people-friendly pop-ups - CBC News (July 2019)
- Flexibility needed for heritage designation, say building owners - CBC News (July 2019)
- Lessons from the loo: what we can learn about making cities better - CBC News (June 2019)
- Reimagining Point Douglas: how the historic district could become a model for a changing Winnipeg - CBC News (April 2019)
- Winnipeg's Bay building presents an opportunity to rethink connections between heritage, reconciliation - CBC News (March 2019)
→ Media Coverage about BridgmanCollaborative Architecture
2019
2018
2016
2015
- City urged to provide more free downtown washrooms - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2019) (pdf)
- Pop-up toilets provide safety and dignity to Winnipeg's most vulnerable - CHVN Radio (August 2019) (pdf)
- Pop-Up Toilet finds home where is it needed most - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2019) (pdf)
- Winnipeg's preservation puzzle - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2019) (pdf)
- Funding questions plug downtown public toilet progress after last summer's pilot project - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2019) (pdf)
- Winnipeg's iconic Hudson's Bay building gains heritage status - National Trust for Canada (May 2019) (pdf)
- St. Adolphe Daycare construction to begin shortly - Steinbach Online (April 2019) (pdf)
- When tackling inequality in Point Douglas and other Winnipeg neighbourhoods, let's ask the right questions - CBC News (April 2019)
- Spirit of Winnipeg gala recognizes great eight - Winnipeg Free Press (March 2019) (pdf)
- Preserving the past leads to award for Modernist City library - City of Winnipeg (February 2019) (pdf)
- Spirit award finalists named - Winnipeg Free Press (January 2019) (pdf)
2018
- Igniting the pilot light - Edmonton embraces small-scale projects - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2018) (pdf)
- Petite perfection: the Inglis Building - Heritage Winnipeg (October 2018) (pdf)
- Winnipeggers pumped about new public toilets: survey - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2018) (Read full article - pdf)
- Mayor, community groups unveil panhandling reducation plan - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2018) (pdf)
- Downtown biz getting plenty of buzz from popup toilet project - Winnipeg Sun (August 2018) (Read full article - pdf)
- Cities recognize basic sanitation is a right - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2018) (Read full article - pdf)
- Pop-up potties received well by Winnipeggers - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Jobs provide dignity and purpose - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Pop-up toilet breaking down bathroom barriers - CHVN Radio (June 2018) (READ article - pdf)
- When you gotta go downtown: pop-up toilet project offers free public facilities - Winnipeg Free Press (June 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Gotta go? Pop-up portable potty sets up in downtown - CBC News (June 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- New public toilet popping up in Winnipeg - CTV News (June 2018) (READ article - pdf)
- Downtown BIZ, Siloam offer downtown relief; pop-up toilet available through August - Winnipeg Sun (June 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- 'Practical and thought-provoking' pop-up public toilets open in Winnipeg - Global News (June 2018)
- Pop-up toilets to move around Downtown Winnipeg in pilot project - ChrisD Winnipeg News (June 2018) (READ article - pdf)
- Library investments yield long-term reward - Winnipeg Free Press (June 2018) (READ full editorial - pdf)
- Calling all readers: St. Vital Library reopens - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Flushed with excitement: ... a human-rights campaign - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2018) (READ full feature article - pdf)
- Editorial: A place to go, when you need to go - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Pop-up potties opening downtown - CHVN Radio (May 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Winnipeg public toilet pop-up initiative - Downtown Winnipeg BIZ (May 2018) (READ full announcement - pdf)
- All the People - Poster (May 2018) (SEE full poster - pdf)
- Public washrooms in Winnipeg - a recap (May 2018) (READ full article - pdf)
- Winnipeggers pose cross-legged in solidarity to have more public washrooms downtown - CTV News (December 2017) (READ full article)
- Cheeky photo campaign asks 'Peggers who gotta 'go' to cross their legs - CBC News (December 2017)
- Excitement growing for new Boyne Library plans - Pembina Valley Online (November 2017) (pdf)
- Downtown pop-up parks planned - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2017) (READ full article - pdf)
- Public washrooms downtown long overdue - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2017) (READ full article - pdf)
- Hidden gem will soon shine bright - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2017) (READ full article - pdf)
- Winnipeg architect drafting designs for public washrooms - CBC (October 2017)
- Old meets new at Leatherdale - The Metro (September 2017)
- Downtown Winnipeggers need someplace to go - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2017) (READ full article - pdf)
- Leatherdale open on campus - The Metro (June 2017)
- UWinnipeg celebrates the grand opening of Leatherdale Hall - The University of Winnipeg Foundation (June 2017)
- Time to bring public washrooms to Winnipeg's Exchange District: architect - CBC News (June 2017)
- The Green gospel - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2017) (READ full article - pdf)
- Winnipeg prefab - Canadian Architect (February 2017: 29-31)
- Aspen Root passive home - Wood Building & Design (Winter 2016 /17)
- St. Vital Library temporarily closing for renovations - CBC News (January 2017)
2016
- Comfort zones - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2016) (READ full article - pdf)
- City seeks feedback on library plans - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2016) (READ full article - pdf)
- Leatherdale groundbreaking - The Metro (June 2016)
- Redefining Portage and Main - Community News Commons (June 2016) (pdf)
- Pedestrians take over Portage and Main - Edmonton Sun (May 2016) (pdf)
- Gallery: An Urban Perspective [BridgmanCollaborative leads Jane's Walk] - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2016) (READ full article - pdf)
- Pedestrians take over Portage and Main - Winnipeg Sun (May 2016) (READ full article - pdf)
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
- City Beautiful (Part 1): Great Expectations - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2014)
- City Beautiful (Part 2): Coming of Age - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2014)
- City Beautiful (Part 3): Our Renaissance - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2014)
- Grand vision for Union Station - The Winnipeg Free Press (August 2014)
2013
- Window to the past and future: museums such as Dalnavert needed - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2013)
- Urban tours share history - The Times (April 2013)
- Neechi Commons Community Business Complex quietly opens its doors - Winnipeg Free Press (March 2013)
2012
- North End revitalization: Neechi Commons to improve quality of life in North End - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2012)
- Sneak peek at Neechi’s new place - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2012)
- “Earl of Selkirk impressed by church project - Winnipeg Free Press (October 2012)
- Old Kildonan Church rich in history - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2012)
- Tax incentives in North End: City mulls grant to assist completion of Neechi biz site - Winnipeg Free Press (June 2012)
- City, province still want hotel buyouts - Winnipeg Free Press (June 2012)
- Heritage is honoured on a special day - Heritage Winnipeg (February 2012)
2011
- Church’s future appears to be bright - Canstar Community News (November 2011)
- Barber House’s accessibility awarded: receiving a 2011 Winnipeg Accessibility Award this week - Winnipeg Free Press (October 2011)
- Historic bells to ring again - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2011)
- Church works on congregation ascension - The Times (September 2011)
- News release: BCA Culture Days community design centre (September 2011)
- Historic house that won't die reopens: 149-year-old home now a seniors' centre - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2011)
- Barber House restored" - Timelines: The Manitoba Historical Society Newsletter (July/August 2011)
- Fall Completion planned for Neechi project: restaurant coming with new facility - The Times (July 2011)
- They have a lot in commons: Neechi shops - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2011)
- Downtown revitalization in Winnipeg - Centre Venture Corporation (June 2011)
- Pollock’s hits awl nails on expansion project - Winnipeg Free Press (January 2011)
2010
- The Phoenix Rises! Barber House will be renewed - The Point: Point Douglas Community News (2010)
- Happy Rock to have a new meeting place - Tillsonburg News (2010)
- River Heights Centres consider joining forces - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2010)
- Community Clubs discuss amalgamation of board - The Winnipeg Free Press Online Edition (December 2010)
- Fire turns out to be big boost for Barber House's future - Winnipeg Free Press (October 2010)
- New look MICEC building opens to community - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2010)
- Sports facilities help cities avoid 'doughnut' look - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2010)
- Human dignity on Main Street: public toilets in Canada - Plan Canada (spring 2010)
- Neechi Foods Co-op ready to expand - The Times (April 2010)
- New life for north Main: major retail complex planned - Winnipeg Free Press (April 2010)
- Urban gems helping city shine: local designers thrive, inspire - Winnipeg Free Press (April 2010)
2009
- News release: downtown renewal projects lever investment in Winnipeg - Western Economic Diversification Canada (November 2009)
- Community centre brings new life to Gladstone - Portage Online (August 2009)
- Gladstone Community Centre opens in style - Interlake Spectator (August 2009)
- Take 'claw' off legislative building - Winnipeg Free Press (July 2009)
- Building inner-city hope one vital job at a time - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2009)
- Historic Exchange house to become heritage HQ - Winnipeg Free Press (March 2009)
- Local groups lauded for preserving heritage properties - Winnipeg Free Press (February 2009)
2008
- Architectural snapshot: getting the lead out - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2008)
- Literary landmark faces threat" - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2008)
- Architect installs toilets for homeless near Winnipeg office - CBC News (September 2008)
- Winnipeg takes another look at public toilets - CBC News (September 2008)
- Council tries again to introduce public toilets - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2008)
- Editorial -- public privies - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2008)
- Portable toilets put lid on public urination - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2008)
- The dignity of man - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2008)
- Anti-graffiti system protects new wall - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2008)
- Stabilizing culture: the A.A. Heaps Building - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2008)
- Taking a look-see at architectural splendour - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2008)
- Buhler Performing Arts Centre in Morden” - The Morden Times (May 2008)
- Winnipeg’s Main Street redevelopment - West End Dumplings (March 2008)
- Heritage professionals taking a closer look - The Carberry News (spring 2008)
- Architecture firm booming after downtown move - Winnipeg Free Press (January 2008)
- Telling tales: history to shape future of Carberry’s Heritage District -The Carberry News (January 2008)
- Public restrooms are a humane gesture - Winnipeg Free Press (December 2007)
- Winnipeg's homeless need public washroom: architect - CBC News (November 2007)
- BridgmanCollaborative: breaking ground on main street - Urbanite magazine (November 2007)
- When nature calls - Winnipeg Free Press (November 2007)
- Lookie-loo — redesigned bathroom/shelter at Assiniboine Park is attracting attention - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2007)
- News release: revitalization of Main Street - CentreVenture Development Corporation (August 2007)
- Banking on change: architect hopes to push boundaries of revitalization with move to downtown building - Winnipeg Free Press (April 2007)
- The seven wonders of Winnipeg - Winnipeg Free Press (April 2007)
- The cupid of construction - Winnipeg Free Press (February 2007)
- Banking on Main - Winnipeg Free Press (January 2007)
- Still standing: DERELICT but symbolic of hope - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2006)
- Still standing: Barber House - Winnipeg Free Press (September 2006)
- Time stands still - The Winnipeg Free Press (April 2006)
- Heritage buildings go under microscope - The Carberry News (January 2006)
- Dalnavert Visitors Centre Grand Opening - Time Lines (June/July 2005)
- A vibrant Victorian; Dalnavert museum goes green and reinvents itself as a vital tourist attraction - The Winnipeg Free Press (February 2005)
- Gladstone Community Complex highly innovative design - The Neepawa Banner (January 2005)
- Wish you were here: WELCOME to Winnipeg, the Electrical City! - The Winnipeg Free Press (September 2004)
- "Living large: the Wardlow Apartments - Winnipeg Free Press (August 2004)
- Bring down barriers now! Downtown panel wants famed corner 'liberated' - Winnipeg Free Press (March 2004)
- Editorial — Just pull them down! Now! - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2004)
- Portage & Main meets the future: barricades banished in Winnipeg plan - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2004)
- Portage & Main: the future --- Trees, Star Wars inspire architects - Winnipeg Free Press ((May 2004)
- $1.5M Dalnavert addition underway - Winnipeg Free Press (May 2004)
- Street cred: the intersection of Portage and Main defines downtown and Winnipeg's identity - Winnipeg Free Press (January 2004)