We’re moving Ottawa forward! Lansdowne 2.0 is a smart, responsible plan that invests in one of the city’s biggest attractions, while protecting taxpayers and reducing risk. This project will give us a better, more accessible Lansdowne, upgraded infrastructure, vibrant public spaces, and new opportunities for events, sports, and public gatherings. It will support local businesses, create thousands of jobs, attract visitors, and put millions toward affordable housing. Lansdowne belongs to the people of Ottawa, and this plan ensures it will serve our city for decades to come. Nous faisons avancer Ottawa ! Lansdowne 2.0 est un plan intelligent et responsable qui investit dans l’une des plus grandes attractions de la ville, tout en protégeant les contribuables et en réduisant les risques. Ce projet offrira un Lansdowne plus moderne et plus accessible, avec des infrastructures améliorées, des espaces publics dynamiques et de nouvelles possibilités pour les événements, les sports et les rassemblements communautaires. Il appuiera les entreprises locales, créera des milliers d’emplois, attirera des visiteurs et contribuera des millions de dollars au logement abordable. Lansdowne appartient aux gens d’Ottawa, et ce plan garantit qu’il servira notre ville pour les décennies à venir.

Lansdowne is in a fantastic location for sports and events. If there is good transit. How have we accepted the status quo on Bank Street for decades? It's Ottawa's de facto main street, it requires a proper transit solution. Subway, streetcars, bus lanes... Anything.

The Bank Street O-Train Subway concept is popular because it tackles Ottawa’s biggest headaches: traffic gridlock, growing urban density, and the need for a fast, weather-proof way to get people across the city, especially as the population surges past 1.6 million. People love the idea because it would make commutes smoother—connecting Bank Street’s busiest neighborhoods, major event spots like Lansdowne, and even across the river into Gatineau, all while supporting local businesses and making the city more attractive for students, workers, and visitors. For Confederation Line 1, a Bank Street subway would be a true game-changer: it would give riders a convenient north-south link, take pressure off the east-west line during busy events, and make the overall transit network way more flexible and resilient by improving connections and cutting down on lengthy detours or bus transfers. Add in the fact that it’ll help Ottawa adapt to harsher winters and growing sustainability demands—plus widespread support from community leaders and sports fans—and it’s clear why so many are pushing for this to be Ottawa’s next big transit move.

@BankStOtrain did you go?