Nineteen years ago Fairmont wanted to add an extension to the Chateau Laurier.

Planning and Economic Development Committee, City of Ottawa - July 27,2000.
Heritage Alteration - Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street.
Executive Report (Page 99 of 111).

     "The current proposal would enclose the u-shape through an addition at the north end along Major's Hill Park.  This addition will add approximately 159 new rooms and approximately 72 parking spaces. The design of the addition is illustrated in .. Documents 3 to 8 included with this report. The form of the addition has respected the massing, height, articulation and materials of the original building while retaining its own character. Limestone will continue to be used as the principal material to face the building."
     "The elevations included as Documents 3 and 4 illustrate the proposed tower which marks the northeast corner of the building..."
     "The proposed addition to the Chateau Laurier is recommended for approval because it is respectful of the architectural character of the original building while creating a design of interest in its own right."
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Heritage Alteration - 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa- From a July 27, 2000 document.

Why did Fairmont want to retain the 1969 above ground parking garage, instead of creating a five-storey underground parking garage? Apparently they also wanted to save the trees. Larco does not.
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