In the inaugural issue of Real Spaces Magazine, we shared our thoughts and opinions alongside statistics and trends with respect to Ottawa’s commercial real estate market. We looked at three previous recessions and their respective impacts with the aim of anticipating where things might be heading currently. However, our forward-looking approach is not just rooted in a far-removed analysis; it’s combined with insights and best practices aimed at creating benefits for people. As we find ourselves deep in the second wave of COVID-19, it’s very clear how the extended absence from the office and the diminished social interaction with friends and family continues to take its toll.