Although Lansdowne Live is a hot issue at Ottawa city hall, a new poll reveals about 25 per cent of Ottawa residents say they don't know much about the proposal.
"Everyone's got a life. You know, we survey someone -- what do you think they're worried about right now, whether their kid has a cough or whether they've got a job," said pollster Nik Nanos.
The $250-million Lansdowne Live proposal would allow private business to develop on public land. The plan includes a renovated open-air stadium, arena, hotel, retail shops, condos and green space.
One of the most contentious parts of the proposal is a shopping centre, which ranks as a low priority among residents who were surveyed. According to poll results, green space is more important than a soccer stadium and a farmers' market is considered more vital than renovating Frank Clair Stadium.
Although the poll gives city council an insight into what people are thinking, Nanos said several factors need to be considered before council makes a decision on the project.
"If city council makes its decision based on this poll, I will be very disappointed," he said.
Council will hold public delegations on the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park on Nov. 12. The city is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of next week.
With a report from CTV Ottawa's Kimothy Walker
