GUEST SUBMISSION: As we step into the dawn of a promising New Year, real estate enthusiasts eagerly anticipate what lies ahead after a year dominated by the ebb and flow of interest rates. 

A vision for a 15-minute walkable community underpinned by a light rail transit (LRT) system is behind the proposed 163.5-acre Falcon Ridge Village community in Ottawa, aimed at meeting growing demand for housing in Canada’s capital.