Read the latest FOL press release: City should not pre-judge Court Decision, says Friends of Lansdowne.

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the City of Ottawa's Finance and Economic Development Committee considered several reports on Lansdowne Park. See the agenda here with links to the associated reports.

Read the latest FOL press release: Taxpayers' Costs Up and Returns Down on Lansdowne Redevelopment.

On February 7, 2012, the City released updated plans for Lansdowne Park. http://ottawa.ca/en/city_hall/planningprojectsreports/public_consult/lansdowne_partnership/index.html. Here are some preliminary observations:

• The renderings of Bank Street make it appear as if the high-rise towers will shimmer in the sun and magically disappear from view. But they will be solid buildings up to 18 storeys high that will block sunlight from the street and cause wind tunnels.
• The new commercial buildings will block views of the Aberdeen Pavilion to such an extent that you will barely be able to see this historic landmark from Bank Street or Adelaide.
• The back of the relocated and de-designated Horticulture Building will be demolished and replaced with a glass entry.
• The drawings depict the site as a pedestrian precinct. In fact, Lansdowne Park will be cut through with roadways that will be congested with cars, buses and delivery trucks.
• The underground parking garage is 9000 parking spots short of what would be required under normal zoning requirements for this development.