The Battle for Moffat Farm.

The 84-acre Veteran's Park was part of the Greenbelt in Ottawa. The Greenbelt was supposed to be untouchable, a living memorial to Canadians who died fighting in foreign wars.
     "It was also confirmed that the land in question was acquired by the federal government to commemorate World War 11 veterans... Mr. Lindsay indicated Moffat Farm was designated in the Regional Official Plan of 1977 and in subsequent amendments in 1988 and 1997 as Waterfront Open Space, which precluded residential development.  The property was designated for federal land use as a capital park of national interest." (Google: "City of Ottawa planning and development Moffat Farm February 28, 2002.There was opposition to the sale of the Farm, Google: "City of Ottawa planning and development committee Moffat Farm February 28, 2002."
Subdivision - 1709 Prince of Wales Drive.
"(A representative from the Moffat Farm Citizen's Coalition) stated that this was not just a local issue and he said he was concerned that this was the beginning of a trend by the NCC to dispose of Greenspace that is not in the downtown area."
"The NCC appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board before studies were complete and elected officials had the opportunity to review them. This has forced the citizens to spend money to hire a lawyer and planner."
"Local citizens have been told from the beginning that this was a 'done deal'."
"Councillor Stewart noted that she and the community had tried desperately to get the NCC and the developer to revise their plans for the site."
"He said the intent of intensification never contemplated using publicly owned lands, and particularly lands adjacent to the River."
"He expressed his opinion that City Council sanctions the destruction of greenspace in Ottawa at a rate of three acres a day."
"She said to describe this area as vacant land is inaccurate.. She spoke of the benefits of being able to experience nature as 'Mother Earth' intended without manicured lawns, paths, etc."
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The petition to save the Moffat Farm contained 400 signatures.
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Similarities between Moffat Farm and the Experimental Farm
1.)They are both located in the City of Ottawa's River Ward, named because of their proximity to the Rideau River.
2.) Both of the properties were designated as open space forever.
3.) Parks Canada was notified about the Moffat Farm and Experimental Farm real estate transactions, and how they would affect viewpoints. Parks Canada recently received a warning letter from UNESCO because the construction of a new hospital will have a negative effect on the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5.) Both of the Farms are and were the focus of intense efforts to save the land---federal and local politicians tried to intervene; Senators; neighbourhood associations; the Greenspace Alliance of Canada's Capital; Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.