Overbrook Community Association

I am also happy to announce that the name of the bridge is… Adàwe crossing (passerelle Adàwe).

Adàwe is an Algonquin word which means “to trade” and is symbolic of the history along this river, the indigenous heritage of the area and the opportunity the bridge will provide for pedestrians and cyclists to live, work and shop between the two neighbourhoods.

The name for this new crossing was approved this morning at Council following a six month, three stage naming process.  This process included an open call for naming ideas, a community event and a selection committee comprised of me, Rideau-Vanier Councillor Mathieu Fleury, representatives from the Overbrook Community Association, Action Sandy Hill and Heritage Ottawa, community members for Overbrook and Sandy Hill, City staff and a representative from the Mayor’s office.