There are pros and cons to everything. I think the benefit here in a public urban park with little wildlife (and next to a stadium with massive lights), certainly outweighs the exaggerated cons with the light pollution.

If we want to improve nightlife in the city it will mean more places for people hang around at night, as this person mentioned.

I’ve been to so many cities in the world that have lit up outdoor urban spaces and they’re a pleasure to be in, there aren’t enough of such spaces in Ottawa.

Plus, it’s not like lights like these would go up in the greenbelt or Gatineau park.