The Glebe Community Association along with Community Associations in Old Ottawa East and Old Ottawa South, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) and Councillor Menard will be hosting a virtual community consultation to review and provide feedback to the proposed changes to Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne Park.
This virtual consultation is scheduled for Monday, October 19th from 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom. If you are interested in learning more about these plans and provide meaningful feedback to enhance the future of Aberdeen Square, please register in advance using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rbIk6OPFRcyTeoEf-rjoVg Once you register, you will be sent the link to connect to the consultation.
Background:
Following the deal the City made with Lac Lémy Casino last year, specifically, the $250K in funding they received to rename Aberdeen square, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) has been developing plans to enhance the square.
Architectural designs have been developed by Barry Hobin that incorporates the Aberdeen Pavilion into the square, with flexibility built in so the square can be adapted for several different types of events. We have heard that the main components include:
1) Plaza (main stage) – performance area, small scale events (small musical performance, comedy nights, etc).
2) Modular (stage platforms).
3) Iconic street furniture with flexible use – more shade, more furniture, a more animated square.
4) Expanded Aberdeen pavilion – pulling in some of the heritage features of the pavilion and history of the site.
5) Four season animation – year-round animation with themes for each.
6) Heritage sensibilities.
Designs will be shared during the virtual consultation and participants will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback to enhance these plans.
Next steps:
OSEG will finalize the design plans based on the feedback received from the community consultations and other stakeholders including the Ottawa Farmers Market and Heritage Ottawa. It is unclear when these plans will be finalized and actualized.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the community consultation or the proposed plans for Aberdeen Square, please contact Anthony Carricato, Chair of the GCA Lansdowne Committee: Anthony.Carricato@gmail.com