Disability advocates welcome plan for Lansdowne 2.0 but transportation a sore point
Members of Ottawa’s disability community say Lansdowne 2.0’s plans for accessibility at the proposed event centre are impressive but say transportation is the Achilles heel of the redevelopment project.
Disability advocates welcome plan for Lansdowne 2.0 event centre but transit remains a hurdle
Ottawa’s disability community says Lansdowne 2.0’s plans for accessibility are impressive, but not enough, as the lack of adequate transportation to Lansdowne continues to draw criticism from residents and advocacy groups. Sean Moore, the Director of Lansdowne 2.0, and Marnie Peters, the project’s accessibility consultant, presented plans to Ottawa’s Accessibility Advisory Committee On Oct. 15, for their feedback. Plans for...
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