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From the City of Ottawa
Folloe the latest at Engage Ottawa!
New Public Sessions [July 24, 2023]
As part of the 2021 Lansdowne Park Partnership report, Council approved a robust, city-wide public engagement strategy. The strategy was the result of the collaborative work between staff and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), with the input of Council Sponsors Groups, the Stakeholder Sounding Board, and the assistance of an external consultant.
Since that time, City of Ottawa staff have launched the project website, hosted three public information sessions on April 27, May 17, and July 13, 2023, have been holding a series of coffee chats, have met with the Ambassadors Working Group, and have released various public surveys. Staff are also currently hosting a series of pop-up events on site to encourage resident participation and engagement, and to gather additional feedback. The Director holds weekly meetings with the Ward Councillor, transportation specific workshops, and engages with key stakeholders on a regular basis. Staff have received thousands of survey responses, with over 13,500 unique Engage Ottawa visits, hundreds of public comments, notes of feedback, and have had several hundred Public Information Session participants.
As part of the upcoming OPA and ZBLA and staff report, the City will be hosting another public information session. This public session has been scheduled for September 6 th at the request of the Ward Councillor and to allow for additional time for consideration by the community. The session will be a similar format to the July 13th session. Residents can register here: September 6 at 6:00 p.m. (register here)
Initial Public Sessions [July 13, 2023]
Ottawa – There is still time for you to have your say about Lansdowne 2.0 at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 13 at 6 pm. Registration is required to participate. If you did not get a chance to attend the Lansdownce 2.0 public sesssion this week, do not worry! There is another public session scheduled for September 6 at 6pm. The session will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. These are required to clarify policies within the Official Plan (OP) pertaining to the Lansdowne Special District and ensure OP compatibility and compliance. Staff will provide a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Lansdowne Park is a destination with more than a century of history as a gathering place for residents and tourists alike. The site includes greenspaces, residences, play areas, public art, sporting and event venues, retail and restaurant space and restored heritage buildings. The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) have created a redevelopment plan for the site that reflects the history, unique location and role of Lansdowne as a year-round gathering place for Canada’s capital. Public engagement on Lansdowne 2.0 launched in March. Since then, the City has heard from residents through:
A concept plan survey
A public realm and urban park survey
Virtual public meetings on April 27 and May 17
Weekly coffee chats with project leadership beginning June 14
Hundreds of comments provided on the public engagement site
On-site survey and engagement
You can find presentations and summaries of feedback received through these public engagement events at the project’s public engagement site, along with extensive background about Lansdowne 2.0 and details about the proposal. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.