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The four proposals for a redeveloped Nepean Point all pay homage to history, people and the most breathtaking view in the city as the National Capital Commission tries to reinvigorate one of its most neglected jewels.

The four designs were unveiled Thursday afternoon at an open house that gave the public its first glimpse of what the new park might look like by the time construction of the $6.7-million project is complete in 2020.

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About 80 people meandered through the displays in the first couple of hours of the open house, chatting with the designers and studying the detailed panels and architectural drawings on exhibit.

The four finalists are:

Nogoshkodadwin Park by Team Asselin (WAA Montreal, Tectoo Architects, Milan Ingegneria)

Photo by NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION

The word means “meeting place” in the Anishinaabe language and its designers say it “transforms Nepean Point from a mere lookout into a vibrant and panoramic meeting space.”

“The site itself is very iconic,” said Ziad Haddad of Team Asselin. “And it looks out over the most iconic institutions in Canada.”

The Nogoshkodadwin design uses “soft shades and soft colours” so as to not overpower its surroundings, he said.

“We wanted to recognize the past and design for the present,” Haddad said.