As the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment ticks along behind the scenes, one city councillor tried publicly on Tuesday to explore the idea of a referendum during the 2026 municipal election so residents could ultimately decide whether the new arena and football stands should be built.

Coun. Shawn Menard, who represents the Glebe neighbourhood where Lansdowne Park is located, pointed out that more than 5,000 people have signed a petition calling for a citywide vote on whether to spend upward of $419 million on the project.

The plan is to replace the north-side stands at the football stadium, and to replace the arena with a new one that has thousands fewer seats and is located where there's now a grassy berm. The city's private sector partner at Lansdowne, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment G

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