The controversial design process for an addition to the Château Laurier appears to have ended in compromise.

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The addition is meant to contrast with the hotel's French-castle style, which was itself an anachronism when it was built in the early 20th century.

Heritage Ottawa has submitted a motion to quash the city's decision to delegate authority on the approval of the Château Laurier addition to staff.

The volunteer-run, advocacy group confirmed on Tuesday morning that it had retained legal counsel and is exploring all its legal options "as the Château Laurier saga unfolds."

Green is asking residents to come down to the park to hang out, eat lunch and enjoy the view.

Council has decided to allow the owners of the Château Laurier to build their widely-criticized addition.

A motion introduced by Diane Deans would have delayed the debate until the end of August, but the Mayor had other plans.

The architectural battle over Ottawa's Chateau Laurier addition comes to a head in a city council vote Wednesday.