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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 1d

We hit the streets to ask Ottawans what they think about Lansdowne 2.0.

How to stop this madness 👉 betterottawa.ca/fightlansdowne

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 3d

The People’s Summit: Fall Edition is over 50% sold out!

On Nov 1, join trailblazers, organizers, and changemakers reimagining what’s possible in our cities.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance: betterottawa.ca/summit/

#PeoplesSummit #BetterOttawa #CivicEngagement #CommunityLeadership

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 3d

What a great story! One suggestion is to think about upgrading to an e-bike. It takes away all the less pleasant bits (hills, wind) and despite what some might think, it is still a great way to get daily exercise.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 13d

It's been a busy week in Ottawa city issues

Muni Panel: Councillors Duck and Weave on Return to Office

And the Premier plans to outlaw speed cameras.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 14d

This video is seriously getting some Ottawa Councillors' noses out of joint.
www.instagram.com/p/DPCdJ62jgMy/

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 16d

In addition to Hubley, I don’t think Luloff, Tierney or Plante attended the Council meeting in person. No prizes for guessing how all 4 of them voted.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 17d

IMPORTANT: Let Doug Ford know that Sutcliffe is not speaking for the people of Ottawa, that we don't want a trickle of provincial money to create a flood of new municipal debt.

Please SEND A 2-LINE EMAIL to [email protected] saying we have higher priorities for any provincial money than Lansdowne

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 20d

New Muni Panel: Pre-Election Positioning Moves Into High Gear

Pre-Election Positioning Moves Into High Gear

Announcements from the Mayor, plus a shot across the bow from his one declared challenger.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 20d

What do people in Ottawa think of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal?

Neil Saravanamuttoo (@neilsara)

What do the people of Ottawa think about Lansdowne?

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Ottawa Architecture Foundation @ottarchfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

🎟️ Tickets to Designing A Better City are LIVE!

Join us October 9th for a presentation and panel discussion on design vision, design leadership and procurement strategies that can create better #PlacesForPeople.

🔗 in bio to get your ticket now.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 22d

In your post, there is a map of two land parcels near the QC Hospital. Is that where BCH would put in about 700 new affordable units?

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 27d

@ncc-ccn.gc.ca knocks it out of the park with its first BikeNight

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 29d

The Ottawa People’s Summit returns on Saturday, 1 November. Here is where we unleash people power to ignite real change in Ottawa. Early bird tickets on sale now: betterottawa.ca/summit/

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our latest Municipal Panel is out. RTO, budget directions and l’affaire Plante.

Muni Panel: So Who Actually Made the City's 'Return to Work' Decision?

Plus more on what to expect in the 2026 City of Ottawa budget, the integrity commissioner reports on social media behaviour, and a pay increase for councillors?

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ottawa’s Mayor wants to raise taxes to fund more policing. 🚨💰
Is this really the best way to spend public dollars?
Hear the full debate on the latest Better Ottawa Municipal Panel:
the613.substack.com/p/muni-panel...
#Ottawa #OttCity #BetterOttawa

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Sep 2

I don’t think that was me. Are you talking about the fiscal impact of compounding growth?

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 28

Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.

Muni Panel: Is the City Breaking the Law?

Insights, opinions and arguments on the latest Ottawa city issues.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 22

@ncc-ccn.gc.ca is planning its own mini Tour la Nuit on 13 September on the Canal.

A Mini Tour la Nuit is Coming to Ottawa on Sept 13

Once again, the NCC does the heavy lifting of making Ottawa a great place to live.

the613.substack.com

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 22

Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is returning next week, talking Budget, Beaches and LeBreton.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 20

@timtierney.ca you are opposed to an east end bridge. How is this not NIMBYism?

Tim Tierney @timtierney.ca · Aug 17

✅ Registration is open at #AMO2025 and Day One is underway!
Looking forward to engaging discussions with municipally elected officials from across Ontario.

✅ L'inscription est ouverte à #AMO2025 et la première journée est en cours !

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John Langstone @johnlangstone.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lansdowne 2.1 may go to council in less than two months. Currently 15 misguided councillors support it. There is still time to avert a huge mistake. This is not just a Glebe issue, this financial debacle could affect all of Ottawa if approved.

glebereport.ca/articles/lan...

Lansdowne 2.0 – It’s not too late to stop it |

glebereport.ca

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 18

Anyone know anyone who could speak about the Zohran experience, at a People's Summit in Ottawa, Canada on 1 November?

Either a campaign insider, or a journalist/observer. If so, please DM.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 18

Any project that has been sitting on the sidelines for this long is probably no longer required. I’m sure the City of Ottawa could find better ways to spend $28.5 million.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

And Councillor Curry, that’s not how DCs work. If true, this would have been built years ago.

Construction of new Kanata tunnel to disrupt traffic for years | CBC News

Plans to dig a tunnel under a major road in Kanata have been in the works for over 30 years. Now that construction is finally beginning this month, residents are bracing for over two years of disrupti...

www.cbc.ca

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Aug 8

Better Ottawa Municipal Panel highlights on Lansdowne. www.youtube.com/shorts/E0f9R...

Municipal Panel: Hot takes on Lansdowne

YouTube video by Better Ottawa, with Neil Saravanamuttoo

www.youtube.com

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · Jul 22

This is a remarkably important question. The City has known for a few years now that one vendor believes soft tracks are the cause of LRT derailments.

What tracks did Ottawa use in the subsequent phase 2 of light rail? Did the City adjust to this possible root cause, or just ignore the concern?

Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · Jul 22

How hard are the Stage 2 rails? Are restraining rails on Stages 2 East curves as they prepare for it's opening? The Blair to Montreal Rd curve is high and curvy. #OttPoli

Alstom report blamed soft trac...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alstom report blamed soft tracks, design flaws for LRT derailment | CBC News

The consortium that oversees Ottawa's LRT system and the French subcontractor that built its trains have long disagreed over a simple issue: Why did a train derail four years ago?

www.cbc.ca

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