Friends of Lansdowne

I would really like it if the Friends of Lansdowne would just give up.  Today CBC is reporting that the community group known as Friends of Lansdowne appealing the recent court decision that says the City of Ottawa can go ahead and redevelop Lansdowne Park.


Before I go any further I want to make it perfectly clear. I want this redevelopment to happen so a CFL team can start playing in Ottawa. I am a huge football fan and I want to watch some live football.


I am not against this group from having their opinion but once you have been ruled against four times, I think it may be better to call it a day. It may not be how you want Lansdowne Park redeveloped but Ottawa is a rather diverse and amazing city. It already has a lot to offer. There is green space everywhere. If you want to live in a dense walkable urban centre, you can. If you want to live in the suburbs where your kids can safely ride their bikes down the street, you can. It has something for everyone, except a good outdoor sports venue. If the stadium was brought up to speed then it could be used for many sports activities, not just football, and concerts.


As it looks now, the Friends of Lansdowne are grasping at any last hope to block this development. Sometimes you don't get what you want. Sometimes someone else's option is taken. The idea of developing an area that is turning into an eyesore is great. I know that The Glebe is working hard to keep its character and I don't believe this redevelopment will damage it. It may update it but The Glebe is what it is and it would take a massive explosion or fire to change it.


I know its not what you want to hear but Friends of Lansdowne, please go away.