A new directive tonight from Ottawa mayor Jim Watson about the new public square downtown, the one designed with no place to sit.

It's called Ogilvy Square and is to be built on the east side of the Rideau Centre. There are no benches included in the current plan.

Today, Jim Watson ordered staff to add benches to the design stating that they are essential to any plaza-like space,

Watson says benches are also needed to give seniors a place to rest.