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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

There have been a few references to Lansdowne Park in this thread. Found this and thought I would post it:

Lansdowne Park zoning appeals dismissed

The Ontario Municipal Board has dismissed a zoning appeal for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park, meaning the city has cleared another hurdle on the massive project.

Three Ottawa residents had asked the OMB to repeal a city by-law that permits a mixed-use redevelopment. The residents argued that the redevelopment plan and the process followed to create it didn't adhere to the city's own official plan.

For example, they said that the site should be getting more green space and that the scale of the development was too large.

The OMB disagreed, saying the city is going to "rejuvenate a blighted area and restore it to its past grandeur," which it said does fit the official plan.

The board also said that what is a gated community now will be opened to the community at large.

The decision brings an end to the OMB appeals of the Lansdowne project.

In April, the city reached a settlement with nine other opponents, agreeing to some height restrictions.

There is still a civil legal challenge by Friends of Lansdowne, however. That court case resumes June 21.

(from CBC)

Did Phil Pacey move to Ottawa?