Ottawa responds swiftly to the deal announced Thursday and builds a new arena for Senator Ottawa Did. At Lebreton Flats.
After years of debate and one of the plans to bring the facility to an already closed area, residents say it's time to reach an agreement. increase. The proposed complements to the housing around the arena will be affordable. "They need to move it, but the city is investing in many of these types of ventures instead of affordable housing," said resident Jeff Kori ns, the deal announced. Immediately after being done.
A memorandum of understanding released Thursday by the State Capital Commission, which owns the undeveloped land of Lebreton Flats, is new to 7.5 for a swarm of senators and financial partners. Build a link. -One acre of land on Albert Street between Preston Street and City Center Avenue.
The NCC also announced that it will begin accepting offers for new mixed housing development on Wellington Street, opposite the Canadian War Museum, next week. Known as the Flats District, the project has up to 800 new residential units in a 6-story block and a 12-20-story setback tower. According to federal agencies, the housing is modeled on a narrow street without curbs and a neighborhood in the Netherlands with a central aqueduct that currently runs underground in the area.
Collins said it was time for Senators to move the stadium to the core, saying they were more likely to go to the game once the stadium was built.
However, he was concerned about whether the promised housing components would be achievable for many, especially as rising prices make homes less affordable. "They just build a lot of expensive condos around it and they keep people away from downtown," he said. "I think it should be a more diverse area for people to live in — I can't afford to live around Centertown"
For Julie Hay, the arena It will be easier for residents outside of Kanata to bring it to downtown and even for residents on the other side of the river. "I love this idea because I live nearby and can walk and ride the light rail. It's ideal for everyone.
" I think I'll bring people back to downtown. With Quebec Close to downtown Ottawa. "
Hay joins the game, saying the location of the Canadian Tire Center, Senator's current arena, is very difficult. "I never go to the west end. I can't just get out of the parking lot, so I'm going to take the light rail this time."
Craig Pickthorne, who lives in LeBreton Flats, said the arena "is built there in the first place." It should have been. "
"In every city, the [Arena] is an important part of downtown, so I don't think it belonged to Kanata in the first place, and I think most people agree with it."
Dan Campbell also said that the transfer to Lebreton meant he was more likely to participate in more senator matches. "I think it's easier to go to the game if you move, especially because the train doesn't come out to Kanata."
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