MOTIONS re: Lansdowne Redevelopment, Approved September 26, 2023
- Lansdowne Committee: Position on Lansdowne Redevelopment 2.0
Moved/Seconded: June Creelman / Bob Brocklebank. Carried.
*Whereas the GCA in May 2023 approved a motion setting out redevelopment criteria for Lansdowne including:
o Draws increased daily resident/visitor traffic to Lansdowne
o Does not include additional retail
o Ensures accessible and sustainable transportation for visitors
o Results in no loss of greenspace
o Provides the City with appropriately modernized sports facilities/infrastructure that provides at a minimum the same number of seats the current civic centre and north side stands provide (i.e. we should not be building smaller facilities than we currently have)
o Contributes to the City’s priority housing objectives, including affordable and deeply affordable objectives
o Maintains the visual primacy of the Aberdeen Pavilion as a designated National Historic Site
o Maintains built form compatibility with surrounding scale and massing
o Results in a welcoming and inviting civic environment and visitor experience
o Ensures that new city facilities at Lansdowne are constructed to a net-zero standard for maximum efficiency (i.e. carbon neutral)
o Enhances amenities to support intensification in surrounding area (for example a community pool, gymnasiums)
o Complements the City’s long-term strategy for growth (LeBreton Flats/Market, etc.)
o Reduces the impact of the planned 7 year construction schedule
*Whereas: none of these criteria have been met; and
*Whereas the planning process has lacked financial transparency and meaningful public consultation;
Therefore, be it resolved:
That the GCA oppose Lansdowne 2.0 until we are confident that the redevelopment is in the public interest and will lead to a more successful Lansdowne;
That the GCA support the repair and updating of the current sports facilities; and
That the GCA support a new, long-term planning process for Lansdowne that is based on financial transparency, accountability, meaningful public consultation and best practices in public space planning.
(see over for 2nd motion)
- Lansdowne Commit: Public Meeting
Moved/Seconded: June Creelman / Carol MacLeod. Carried.
*Whereas the public consultations that the City has held on Lansdowne 2.0 have been limited in scope and have not provided opportunities for the public to share their views on Lansdowne 2.0;
*Whereas it is anticipated that the Lansdowne 2.0 report expected to be released on October 3 and considered at a joint Finance-Heritage Committee on October 18 is expected to have a considerable amount of new information about Lansdowne 2.0 including its costs, final form, and development options;
*Whereas the City is not planning to hold any public information sessions or consultations on the final report and recommendations going to City Council;
*Whereas members of the Glebe Community are interested in understanding the Lansdowne 2.0 project and its potential impacts, and sharing their views on this project
*Whereas the GCA ,as the home community of Lansdowne, can play a leadership role in sharing information about Lansdowne 2.0 with other communities across the City and in providing a public form where residents can exchange views on this project.
*Whereas the GCA already allocated provisional spending up to $5000 on Lansdowne, which has not been spent.
Therefore:
Be it resolved that the GCA allocate $3,000.00 to organize a public meeting “Let’s Talk Lansdowne” on Wednesday, October 11 at the Horticulture Building.