Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamutto has pledged to overhaul the city’s $200 million plan for the ByWard Market – pitching a festival plaza and more gathering places as part of his vision. In a conversation with Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now, the Ottawa-based economist doesn’t believe stakeholders have had a proper place in the consultation process.

Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamutto has pledged to overhaul the city&rsquo;s $200 million plan for the ByWard Market &ndash; pitching a festival plaza and more gathering places as part of his vision. In a conversation with Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now, the Ottawa-based economist doesn&rsquo;t believe stakeholders have had a proper place in the consultation process.

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Ottawa Now - Mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamutto pledges to overhaul Ottawa's existing plans for the ByWard Market

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Ottawa Now - Mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamutto pledges to overhaul Ottawa's existing plans for the ByWard Market

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