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Originally Posted by lrt's friend
There is a large tract of land below the hill, where the temporary buildings were located for decades. It is right next to the Trillium Line. This seems to be the most sensible relocation of the Civic Hospital and will have no impact on the Central Experimental Farm whatsoever.
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This seems to make a whole lot of sense.
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Originally Posted by lrt's friend
I don't favour redeveloping the Experimental Farm. It is big part of this city's history and gives Ottawa a unique character and welcome refuge for Ottawa residents. This talk about wasted hydro carbons may be true but we need to consider quality of life and I believe the CEF adds to our quality of life. By the same argument, they should pave over Central Park in New York City.
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Except that Central Park is full of people and things to do... baseball diamonds, soccer fields, lakes, trails, etc, etc, etc. Other than biking, walking, running, or roller blading through the CEF, there is nothing for the average person to stop and do there.
When my kids were smaller and into Soccer, I had to drive from Westboro to Barrhaven, Orleans, or some other far flung corner of the city a couple of times a week. I kept wondering why they couldn't carve out just a little corner of the CEF and put in a couple of centrally located Soccer Fields... would be a much more practical use of space.
I do get the history and know nothing is going to happen in the short term.. but I do see value in at least having these conversations..