A group called Historic Ottawa Development Inc. (HODI), consisting of architects, conservationists, and project managers, has put forward a plan to restore the dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive, the official Residence of the Canadian prime minister. They argue that the 150-year-old building should not be abandoned and that reports of its decay have been exaggerated. They believe the suggested cost of $36.6 million for renovation is too high and that the option of commandeering land for a new home would be more expensive. HODI proposes restoring the residence and building a new "official wing" on the grounds.

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