Marko
@markomiljusevic.bsky.social
Passionate about making our city a better place
You would think the mayor was being ironic here when he says that we can't acquiesce to demands of wealthy sports owners, right before he says we need to be careful we don't lose the other wealthy sports owners in the same stadium 🤣🤣
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
You would think the mayor was being ironic here when he says that we can't acquiesce to demands of wealthy sports owners, right before he says we need to be careful we don't lose the other wealthy sports owners in the same stadium 🤣🤣
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
It's empowering knowing how many people are passionate about this. Makes fighting for change so much easier!
Don't be afraid to get involved! And if you have any feedback on the event or thoughts to share, don't hesitate to reach out!
Don't be afraid to get involved! And if you have any feedback on the event or thoughts to share, don't hesitate to reach out!
What a wonderful turnout for our first ever monthly meeting, where we discussed preparing for the 2026 Budget, and how to give delegations!
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It's empowering knowing how many people are passionate about this. Makes fighting for change so much easier!
Don't be afraid to get involved! And if you have any feedback on the event or thoughts to share, don't hesitate to reach out!
Don't be afraid to get involved! And if you have any feedback on the event or thoughts to share, don't hesitate to reach out!
Every time we choose to subsidize parking we make other choices less attractive. Why would I walk, bike, or take the bus when there's an abundance of parking at every stop?
This leads to people thinking that cars are the best choice, but they've just been subsidized the most.
This leads to people thinking that cars are the best choice, but they've just been subsidized the most.
Here's some more confirmation about how expensive providing parking is from questions yesterday.
"It costs more to build than what we could get from market leases going forward. And that's average across the city, that's not just us. It's just any parking is not profitable."
This is a choice.
"It costs more to build than what we could get from market leases going forward. And that's average across the city, that's not just us. It's just any parking is not profitable."
This is a choice.
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Every time we choose to subsidize parking we make other choices less attractive. Why would I walk, bike, or take the bus when there's an abundance of parking at every stop?
This leads to people thinking that cars are the best choice, but they've just been subsidized the most.
This leads to people thinking that cars are the best choice, but they've just been subsidized the most.
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Some polling was done for Lansdowne 2.0, lo and behold the top issue for people polled was improving transportation to Lansdowne. What better way to provide better access to Lansdowne than safe, dedicated 24/7 bus lanes?
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/09/25/t...
#Lansdowne #Ottawa #busLanes
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/09/25/t...
#Lansdowne #Ottawa #busLanes
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Some polling was done for Lansdowne 2.0, lo and behold the top issue for people polled was improving transportation to Lansdowne. What better way to provide better access to Lansdowne than safe, dedicated 24/7 bus lanes?
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/09/25/t...
#Lansdowne #Ottawa #busLanes
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/09/25/t...
#Lansdowne #Ottawa #busLanes
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The irony of Mayor Sutcliffe calling out “myths” over his version of “facts” is something to behold. Is it a fact that “Lansdowne 2.0 will generate revenues that *will* cover 69% of the total investment”? Or is that optimism bias? Not that I’m trying to spread misinformation here.
Lansdowne 2.0 is a smart, responsible investment for Ottawa. Let’s keep moving forward. https://marksutcliffe.ca/events/2025/10/lansdowne-more-for-less
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The irony of Mayor Sutcliffe calling out “myths” over his version of “facts” is something to behold. Is it a fact that “Lansdowne 2.0 will generate revenues that *will* cover 69% of the total investment”? Or is that optimism bias? Not that I’m trying to spread misinformation here.
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"And certainly the dedicated bus lane areas at Bank and Fifth are certainly going to help move traffic through the Glebe as well". We couldn't have said it better ourselves Darrell! Now why only restrict this to event days? Traffic on Bank Street is sub-optimal almost every day.
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"And certainly the dedicated bus lane areas at Bank and Fifth are certainly going to help move traffic through the Glebe as well". We couldn't have said it better ourselves Darrell! Now why only restrict this to event days? Traffic on Bank Street is sub-optimal almost every day.
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"Anything that improves transportation and makes it more attractive to people to get to the games I think we would be on-side to supporting... Your idea of having that lane bus-only lanes is really going to help in terms of before and after major events."
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Anything that improves transportation and makes it more attractive to people to get to the games I think we would be on-side to supporting... Your idea of having that lane bus-only lanes is really going to help in terms of before and after major events."
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Today at the #lansdowne 2.0 discussion, Darrell Cox, the Glebe BIA representative, spoke about how they think dedicated bus lanes would be amazing for the project, and how it'd improve getting people to Lansdowne events. Glad to hear such support from the Glebe BIA on how bus lanes improve the area!
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today at the #lansdowne 2.0 discussion, Darrell Cox, the Glebe BIA representative, spoke about how they think dedicated bus lanes would be amazing for the project, and how it'd improve getting people to Lansdowne events. Glad to hear such support from the Glebe BIA on how bus lanes improve the area!
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(4/4) The only solution to these problems is by fast and efficient modes of transportation, bus lanes would fix so many of the issues for getting people to here. We CANNOT fix this with cars
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
(4/4) The only solution to these problems is by fast and efficient modes of transportation, bus lanes would fix so many of the issues for getting people to here. We CANNOT fix this with cars
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(3/4) Where exactly are more cars going to fit in this space? We need traffic officers just to keep traffic even somewhat "flowing" here. And we want to put more cars on this road?
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
(3/4) Where exactly are more cars going to fit in this space? We need traffic officers just to keep traffic even somewhat "flowing" here. And we want to put more cars on this road?
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(2/4) Here's what the QED looks like on event days. Where exactly is all of the Bank Street traffic supposed to go on here? It's at a complete standstill anytime even a moderate amount of people want to come here.
Cars cannot be the way we move a lot of people to a single place!
Cars cannot be the way we move a lot of people to a single place!
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
(2/4) Here's what the QED looks like on event days. Where exactly is all of the Bank Street traffic supposed to go on here? It's at a complete standstill anytime even a moderate amount of people want to come here.
Cars cannot be the way we move a lot of people to a single place!
Cars cannot be the way we move a lot of people to a single place!
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(1/4) OCOBIA says they want traffic moved from Bank (City-owned) to QED (NCC owned) to handle the traffic for events. They realize that events are already standstill on the QED right?
There's no more space to go!
We need better transit access, bus lanes!
There's no more space to go!
We need better transit access, bus lanes!
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
(1/4) OCOBIA says they want traffic moved from Bank (City-owned) to QED (NCC owned) to handle the traffic for events. They realize that events are already standstill on the QED right?
There's no more space to go!
We need better transit access, bus lanes!
There's no more space to go!
We need better transit access, bus lanes!
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This is just one of many examples of how car-dependency is subsidized without us even realizing it. Costs like this are snuck into every fabric of our living, and yet even with all of that driving a car is EXTREMELY UNAFFORDABLE.
A shame that this means fewer housing units for those who need it.
A shame that this means fewer housing units for those who need it.
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is just one of many examples of how car-dependency is subsidized without us even realizing it. Costs like this are snuck into every fabric of our living, and yet even with all of that driving a car is EXTREMELY UNAFFORDABLE.
A shame that this means fewer housing units for those who need it.
A shame that this means fewer housing units for those who need it.
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For anyone not following along on the #Lansdowne 2.0 conversation, the city is taking away funding that was supposed to go towards affordable housing (originally 50% of amounts over $39M) to instead pay for parking construction ($10M). We are literally taking money from the poor to give to the rich.
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
For anyone not following along on the #Lansdowne 2.0 conversation, the city is taking away funding that was supposed to go towards affordable housing (originally 50% of amounts over $39M) to instead pay for parking construction ($10M). We are literally taking money from the poor to give to the rich.
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An entire day has gone by and still no release of the Lansdowne 2.0 report. Meanwhile, Mayor Sutcliffe has had time to brief the press, frame the story, and produce a feel-good video. As for those who oppose the project? Well, they're just "spreading misinformation". www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x-T...
Lansdowne: More for less
YouTube video by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
An entire day has gone by and still no release of the Lansdowne 2.0 report. Meanwhile, Mayor Sutcliffe has had time to brief the press, frame the story, and produce a feel-good video. As for those who oppose the project? Well, they're just "spreading misinformation". www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x-T...
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Looks like @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social will be providing an update on Lansdowne 2.0 tomorrow (Monday) at 11:00am. Media will be present to ask questions. But Council itself hasn't had an opportunity to see this update or learn the contents yet. 1/
October 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Looks like @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social will be providing an update on Lansdowne 2.0 tomorrow (Monday) at 11:00am. Media will be present to ask questions. But Council itself hasn't had an opportunity to see this update or learn the contents yet. 1/
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This single apartment building contributes 2.4x more property taxes than all of these parking lots combined, in just ONE EIGHT (1/8) the space!
That's TWENTY times more efficient!
This apartment provides housing and is giving our city a huge surplus of taxes.
We need more of this!
That's TWENTY times more efficient!
This apartment provides housing and is giving our city a huge surplus of taxes.
We need more of this!
October 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This single apartment building contributes 2.4x more property taxes than all of these parking lots combined, in just ONE EIGHT (1/8) the space!
That's TWENTY times more efficient!
This apartment provides housing and is giving our city a huge surplus of taxes.
We need more of this!
That's TWENTY times more efficient!
This apartment provides housing and is giving our city a huge surplus of taxes.
We need more of this!
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We heard from many groups today about the Tewin development. This is unfortunately going to be a development that further entrenches us into unsustainable sprawl.
Property taxes have not and will not be able to provide long-term support for these types of developments. We have decades of evidence.
Property taxes have not and will not be able to provide long-term support for these types of developments. We have decades of evidence.
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We heard from many groups today about the Tewin development. This is unfortunately going to be a development that further entrenches us into unsustainable sprawl.
Property taxes have not and will not be able to provide long-term support for these types of developments. We have decades of evidence.
Property taxes have not and will not be able to provide long-term support for these types of developments. We have decades of evidence.
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I head again today from Ottawa By-law, they're no longer accepting reports for illegal driveway expansions or hardscaping or front yard parking. Apparently there are only 4 officers for these zoning issues and there are far too many reports than they can keep up with. They need more resources.
October 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I head again today from Ottawa By-law, they're no longer accepting reports for illegal driveway expansions or hardscaping or front yard parking. Apparently there are only 4 officers for these zoning issues and there are far too many reports than they can keep up with. They need more resources.
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People sometimes think Bank Street needs bus lanes only during "peak" hours. The data shows otherwise : the largest delays are during the hours outside of "peak", when buses weave in and out of parking lanes.
Our city deserves reliable service all day, for all kinds of trips, with 24/7 bus lanes.
Our city deserves reliable service all day, for all kinds of trips, with 24/7 bus lanes.
October 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
People sometimes think Bank Street needs bus lanes only during "peak" hours. The data shows otherwise : the largest delays are during the hours outside of "peak", when buses weave in and out of parking lanes.
Our city deserves reliable service all day, for all kinds of trips, with 24/7 bus lanes.
Our city deserves reliable service all day, for all kinds of trips, with 24/7 bus lanes.
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Solving the housing crisis won't happen by continuing the same development patterns we've followed for the last 70 years. That's how we got into this mess in the first place 🤦♂️
It is frustrating to see people use the housing crisis to justify any sort of housing. Tewin is NOT the way we should be building housing. It will only deepen city debt and fuel our decades-long sprawl addiction. Expensive roads and sewers are not something we can afford.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Councillor moves to reverse city's approval for Tewin development | CBC News
Coun. Theresa Kavanagh says the sprawling housing project didn't go through proper consultation and will cost the city a fortune in infrastructure.
www.cbc.ca
October 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Solving the housing crisis won't happen by continuing the same development patterns we've followed for the last 70 years. That's how we got into this mess in the first place 🤦♂️
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Across Ottawa, from fairs and markets to townhalls and meetings, I’ve been hearing the same thing: people are frustrated and want a new direction for our city. We need a city that works, with reliable transit, strong services, repaired roads and community centres.
September 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Across Ottawa, from fairs and markets to townhalls and meetings, I’ve been hearing the same thing: people are frustrated and want a new direction for our city. We need a city that works, with reliable transit, strong services, repaired roads and community centres.
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And would someone be able to explain to us why we need to do "studies" to determine if sidewalks are good or not?
This is the kind of red-tape that needs to absolutely be removed from any sort of decision making. It stands in the way of creating the safe and inviting cities that we all want.
This is the kind of red-tape that needs to absolutely be removed from any sort of decision making. It stands in the way of creating the safe and inviting cities that we all want.
This was such a terrible decision to make.
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...
Three Manor Park residents demand the city build sidewalks in lawyer letter
Rideau-Rockliffe ward Coun. Rawlson King exceeded his authority as a city councillor by deferring the sidewalk construction, they argue.
ottawacitizen.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
And would someone be able to explain to us why we need to do "studies" to determine if sidewalks are good or not?
This is the kind of red-tape that needs to absolutely be removed from any sort of decision making. It stands in the way of creating the safe and inviting cities that we all want.
This is the kind of red-tape that needs to absolutely be removed from any sort of decision making. It stands in the way of creating the safe and inviting cities that we all want.
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This was such a terrible decision to make.
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...
Three Manor Park residents demand the city build sidewalks in lawyer letter
Rideau-Rockliffe ward Coun. Rawlson King exceeded his authority as a city councillor by deferring the sidewalk construction, they argue.
ottawacitizen.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This was such a terrible decision to make.
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...
We agreed to safer streets, investing into alternative modes of transportation, and more in our official plan and the transportation master plan.
What's the point of any of that if a loud minority can undo all of it?
ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...