08-28-2023, 09:26 AM
Partly agree - on the same page that removing cars from downtown areas would be better than a smattering of new parkettes. The noise levels, air quality, and ability to more aggressively streetscape are all wins there.
I guess that is my point that the only remaining big blocks that are "free land" for the city to repurpose vs. buy from private owners should be seriously considered for park use. Victoria Park is very busy, especially the play and picnic areas. I think that until a longer arc of efforts do (if ever) pay off to make DTK less car choked, we need another large park with amenities near these new developments. Waterloo Park's update has really levelled up its ability to serve more people and we could use some of that in DTK as well.
I guess that is my point that the only remaining big blocks that are "free land" for the city to repurpose vs. buy from private owners should be seriously considered for park use. Victoria Park is very busy, especially the play and picnic areas. I think that until a longer arc of efforts do (if ever) pay off to make DTK less car choked, we need another large park with amenities near these new developments. Waterloo Park's update has really levelled up its ability to serve more people and we could use some of that in DTK as well.