Castlebrook Village is a condominium corporation located in Ottawa, governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. These Directors are dedicated volunteers elected during the Annual General Meeting held each fall, and serving for a two-year term. The Board is responsible for approving all condominium rules, overseeing projects, and managing the annual budget. To ensure efficient day-to-day operations, the Board appoints a professional property manager. Formal meetings between the Board and the property manager are held monthly, with ongoing communication maintained via email to address issues as they arise.
This volunteer-led initiative aims to modernize the Castlebrook Village website to better serve the community. The site resembled a newsletter and lacked mobile responsiveness and is being redesigned using WordPress to create a simple, clean, and modern design.
The new website will be fully responsive and accessible across all devices, ensuring that residents —ranging in age from 30 to 80 can easily access important information about their property and community. The design will prioritize clarity, ease of navigation, and accessibility with a goal of fostering better communication and engagement within Castelbrook Village.
This volunteer project was undertaken to enhance digital accessibility and communication within the Castlebrook Village community. The initiative was carried out in two key phases:
The final design is intentionally simple, cleanand modern, tailored to meet the needs of a diverse audience. The site is fully responsive, ensuring seamless access across desktops, tablets and smartphones.
The color palette for the Castlebrook Village website has been thoughtfully selected to reflect the values and spirit of the community.
Together, these colors create a balanced and inviting visual identity that supports both the emotional and structural dimensions of community life.
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The typography for the Castlebrook Village website has been carefully chosen to balance aesthetic appeal with accessibility, aligning with both the community’s character and the needs of its residents.
