Complex sentence: At the time of its construction in 1981 and 1982, the Rideau Centre was somewhat controversial: many people were opposed to the destruction of several heritage buildings on Rideau Street such as the Metropolitan department store, Del-Mar restaurant and other stores.
Split into simpler sentences: At the time of its construction in 1981 and 1982, the Rideau Centre was somewhat controversial. Many people were opposed to the destruction of several heritage buildings on Rideau Street such as the Metropolitan department store, Del-Mar restaurant and other stores.