Hi RNation,

Together, we have created many special memories at TD Place. Through the heart pounding victories, devastating losses, incredible concerts, shows, and festivals we have come together and strengthened our bond as a community. Collectively, we have infused Lansdowne with a renewed sense of purpose, place, and people but there is still more work to be done.

Today, I am reaching out because I need your help.

Over the last four years we have been working diligently with our partner, the City of Ottawa to finish what we started....creating An Even Better Lansdowne by replacing the old, outdated, inaccessible, and inadequate city-owned 55 year old arena and north stadium stands (the old "Civic Centre").

Our goal is simple. We want to replace these end-of-life facilities to ensure that Lansdowne remains Ottawa's central gathering place for generations to come.

Lansdowne has become one of the City of Ottawa's most important assets. It is now one of Ottawa's biggest attractions, welcoming over four million guests annually and it has become a significant economic driver contributing more than three-hundred million to the local economy. Now, further improvements are required to protect and sustain this iconic community asset. More details on Lansdowne 2.0 are both below and can be viewed at www.AnEvenBetterLansdowne.com .

This important city-building initiative will be considered at Committee and City Council in the coming weeks. As someone who has a vested interest in Lansdowne and ensuring Ottawa has the sport and entertainment facilities it needs and rightfully deserves; we need your support.

I am asking you to contact your councillor here and make sure they know that on November 10 you expect them to:

Support Lansdowne 2.0 and an investment in their facilities at Lansdowne. Facilities that supports 4+ million visitors, 4,000+ jobs and $300M annually in economic impact; and
Vote to finish what we started at Lansdowne and accept City staff's four years of work and recommendations to build An Even Better Lansdowne.

I am tremendously proud of what we have built at Lansdowne and look forward to making Ottawa's Gathering Place even better and the source of millions more memories for future generations. But that won't happen without you speaking up. Please reach out today.

Thank you for your support over the last 10 years, I look forward to sharing many more special moments together at TD Place.

Mark Goudie
President & CEO
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group

LANSDOWNE FACTS AND FIGURES

Visit www.AnEvenBetterLansdowne.com for more information on Lansdowne 2.0
Did you know?
- The Arena and Stadium at TD Place are owned by the City of Ottawa
- TD Place and OSEG will host over 165 eclectic events this year at Lansdowne
- With 4+ million visitors annually it is Ottawa's most popular entertainment destination and outdraws Parliament Hill, Gatineau Park and the National Gallery of Canada

The City's Lansdowne 2.0 project will include:

A state-of-the-art 5,500 seat (and 6,000 capacity) Event Centre that allows us to continue to attract world‑class entertainment
A modern 11,200 seat (12,000+ capacity) North Stadium Stands that equals the quality of the South Stands at TD Place (yup...real concourses, better concessions, accessible seating for all...and no more porta potties!)
More vibrancy at Lansdowne with 770 residential apartments and an investment in city public spaces
Options for a green Event Centre roof, a North Stadium roof and Great Lawn enhancements that allow for the use of Event Centre amenities

The City's estimated costs of replacing its Event Centre, North Stadium Stands at Lansdowne is $419M and $324M (or 77%) will come from Lansdowne-related revenues
The Lansdowne 2.0 project will create over 8,000 equivalent jobs for our community and contribute over $1B in economic output

AnEvenBetterLansdowne.ca