Lansdowne 2.0 cleared its final hurdle at Ottawa city hall Friday, as council approved the $419-million redevelopment project.

Councillors voted 15-10 in favour of the plan after passing several amendments, including to improve transit service to the site and work on a solution to keep the Ottawa Charge in the city.

Born of a desire to rebound from the financial losses suffered in the wake of the Glebe site's previous makeover, the contentious new plan calls for tearing down the aging north side stadium stands and arena, and replacing them with modern facilities that have fewer seats but promise to offer a better fan experience.

But the project has raised financial concerns and spurred spirited debate among city councillors. That continued on Friday.

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