The temperature is starting to dip and that means bundling up in scarves with a hot latte in hand. It also means Sunday morning trips to the local farmers’ market to pick up fresh produce and mingle with other locals and vendors. Visiting the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne Park in the Glebe is a […]
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Your Home in the Glebe
The Glebe is a quirky and eclectic neighbourhood located on and around Bank St. south of the 417 highway. Grabbing a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte and browsing through the adorable shops is a perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day. As a resident of the Sandy Hill community, my trips to the Glebe always […]
Lansdowne Park Retail Plans Still Upsetting Glebe Residents
The Lansdowne Park redevelopment is starting to really take shape, with a unique mix of shops, restaurants and retail outlets coming together to provide a truly different experience to the residents of Glebe. John Williams, senior partner with J.C. Williams Group Limited, which is working together with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, said that […]
Lansdowne Revamp: Plans Being Modified
All the controversy surrounding the Lansdowne redevelopment has finally resulted in some modification plans, largely in the retail segment of the project. As citizens have been debating whether big box retailers are necessary in the Glebe, with others opposing large shops in an effort to preserve the specialty ones that already exist, city councillors are […]
Is the Lansdowne Redevelopment Still a Good Idea?
The constant controversy and opposition surrounding the redevelopment of the Lansdowne Park area is continuing to hit obstacles and is failing to gain the approval of Ottawa citizens. Residents are worried that the plans for the project have not been represented factually, and the proposal always seems to change. Initially, the Lansdowne Mall section of […]
Opposition and Support for New Lansdowne Proposal
The redevelopment of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa’s Glebe neighborhood has been facing a certain amount of resistance. The park, which was tapped for redevelopment in 2007 after cracks were discovered in the stands at Frank Clair Stadium, has been the topic of debate at Ottawa city council meetings since last October. But with a project […]