The proponents behind Lansdowne Live are taking aim at what they call "inaccuracies" and "misinformation" about their plans to redevelop Lansdowne Park.
I understand that people have strong feelings about this, said Roger Greenberg, who spoke to reporters at a news conference on Monday.
The $250-million Lansdowne Live plan to redevelop Lansdowne Park includes a renovated open-air stadium, arena, hotel, retail shops, condos and green space. The Aberdeen Pavillion will also be turned into a caf� and year-round farmer's market.
The proposal was formally presented to city council in early September after months of consultation between members of Lansdowne Live, city staff, the National Capital Commission and Parks Canada.
Four business heavy weights, who aren't associated with Lansdowne Live, attended Monday's news conference to speak out in support of the redevelopment plans.
It's a rundown facility that is costing us; let's get things going, said Erin Kelly, head of the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.
Ontario's Municipal Affairs Minister also recently stepped into the debate, criticizing the city for not holding a design competition on the project.
Jim Watson said the province won't provide any money for the redevelopment plan as long as the city continues to sole-source the project.
However, Greenberg said there's currently no provincial money on the table.
Public meetings on the project will continue in various locations across the city until Oct. 6. Those who can't attend the public meetings can make their opinions known electronically. A phone survey will also poll the opinions of 1,000 residents.
City council will be briefed on feedback from the public in November.
With a report from CTV Ottawa's Norman Fetterley
