Lansdowne is at the centre of everyday life in Ottawa. It is where people gather for games, concerts, markets, and spending time with friends. It’s history and its location make it much more than a destination. It is part of the city’s identity. And now…Lansdowne is set for change.
This podcast looks beyond the headlines to explore what is really at stake because what happens at Lansdowne will shape how Ottawa gathers
Episode 2: Design and the Art of Compromise
How do you design a civic space that works for everyone? In episode two, we break down key aspects of the Lansdowne 2.0 design. We explore how public space, heritage, accessibility, and capacity all compete in shaping the final results…and the trade-offs that come with it. Through conversations with city councillor, Stéphanie Plante, and a member of the community, this episode explores how design affects the people who use the space everyday and how compromise is unavoidable in creating spaces that need to serve many different needs.
Does this unfortunately look all too familiar to you? Construction projects that trespass onto neighbouring properties, damage fencing or landscaping, or ignore approved conditions are becoming too common. At the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services...
FINALLY, Vanier is getting a new recreation centre. This is the most significant city investment for new infrastructure in Vanier since amalgamation. After four years of advocacy, today we officially signed an agreement to move forward on a new recreation center as...
The map presents a point-in-time view of residential development permitting activity that occurred in 2025. There were 1190 units that are construction ready with building permits issued, which after accounting for older housing that was demolished to allow for new...
On May 7, Mr. Jason Claude Lamarche was found guilty of uttering death threats and criminal harassment towards me. I want to thank Justice Lipson, the Crown Attorney’s office, and the Ottawa Police Service for the seriousness, professionalism, and thoroughness with...
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Starting March 30, 2026, Ottawa will have a new curbside waste collection contract for garbage, green bin and leaf and yard waste. What’s changing: Leaf and yard waste will continue to be collected weekly, but it must be set out separately from your green bin in a...
Click here to fill in the survey on the draft report. The Issue - Why it Matters - Recommendations Councillor’s Report: Strengthening Protections Against...
Hello Rideau-Vanier! Reminder: your curbside collection day may be changing starting March 30. To see if this impacts you, view your curbside waste collection calendar at ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar or in the Ottawa Collection Calendar app. Your green bin will...
On Wednesday, Council approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to a long-standing Council direction and advances the implementation of the Council-approved ByWard Market Public Realm Plan. I heard...
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