Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Public to get a look at uptown streetscape plans
LEAMINGTON — A Public Information Centre in the near future will allow residents a look at the new streetscaping design plans for the uptown area. In 2018, council approved a Leamington Uptown Master Plan, which included concepts for the Erie Street corridor and to allow for future discussion on the design and use of public space. One of the main objectives of the plan was to create a newly balanced approach in designing public spaces, with a de-emphasization of the role and dominance of the automobile, placing emphasis on accommodating live shoppers via cyclists and pedestrians. The area of Erie Street North between Nelson
Street and Mill Street will be the focus of the redesign which will encompass a couple of options with regard to bicycle and pedestrian lanes. One option will see onstreet bicycle lanes, another will have protected bicycle tracks. Based on feedback from the Public Information Centre and merchants, the options will be considered. Councillor Tim Wilkinson and Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke each questioned the removal of existing parking spots in that corridor, with Wilkinson asking if any additional parking lots are planned for the up-
town area. Verbeke thought it ironic that parking spots were being reduced. “We just talked about a development on Marlborough Street needing more parking and here we are removing spaces from the uptown,” he said. Leamington’s CAO Peter Neufeld reminded council that a few years prior, they explored the parking capacity in the uptown area. “At the time, it was decided there was sufficient parking,” he said. “This is part and parcel of the success we’ve had with our uptown.” Neufeld suggested it
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“Times have changed and maybe it’s time to revisit it,” he added. Mayor Hilda MacDonald opined that perhaps people are staying in the uptown area for longer periods of time. “When I drive through town and see the spots full, I know that the residents are using the services in our core,” she said. “I think that’s a good sign.” Councillor John Hammond says he has noticed full lots as well. “I think its imperative
that we look at trying to find more parking in the downtown core,” he said. “Think about what we hope to happen on Mill Street this year. Hundreds or maybe thousands of people we hope to attract.” The date for the Public Information meeting will be announced in coming weeks. The streetscape options are also expected to be posted to the Let’s Talk Leamington site at letstalkleamington.com.
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