"connected to inside spaces" is so important especially with heavy insulation for snowy winters (and hot, humid summers) makes buildings almost soundproof.
I was meeting friends for Saturday morning breakfast on Bank Street and the street was silent. Only once I was inside did the inviting sounds of conversations and silverware on plates reach me. If we had more energizing sounds reach the street, it would change the vibe completely.
Centretown isn't dead, it's just hard to hear sometimes.
I've never even had Montreal Road on my radar of roads that could be pedestrianized, but I think it's a great idea. Lots of businesses, building up a lot nearby, and reasonably easy to access by car, bike, or on foot for many.
Great to know Montreal has expanded this concept and that others are looking at it. A year ago we were lucky to visit Montreal and by chance, stayed near the pedestrianized Ave Mont Royale. It was so full of creativity and teeming with people, Montreal really does pedestrianization right! We also loved the bikeways. Huge difference from when I visited many years ago.
Thank you, Neil, for your inspiring and informative newsletters. I share them on my community's FB page to encourage others to support you and your team.
As a native pollinator advocate, here in Ottawa, I would love to see you present an article on inspiring public pollinator gardens that have been created in Ottawa and/or other Canadian cities. Interest is starting to build and there is much potential for growth and development, but we continue to struggle with hindrances created by the city.
"connected to inside spaces" is so important especially with heavy insulation for snowy winters (and hot, humid summers) makes buildings almost soundproof.
I was meeting friends for Saturday morning breakfast on Bank Street and the street was silent. Only once I was inside did the inviting sounds of conversations and silverware on plates reach me. If we had more energizing sounds reach the street, it would change the vibe completely.
Centretown isn't dead, it's just hard to hear sometimes.
I've never even had Montreal Road on my radar of roads that could be pedestrianized, but I think it's a great idea. Lots of businesses, building up a lot nearby, and reasonably easy to access by car, bike, or on foot for many.
Great to know Montreal has expanded this concept and that others are looking at it. A year ago we were lucky to visit Montreal and by chance, stayed near the pedestrianized Ave Mont Royale. It was so full of creativity and teeming with people, Montreal really does pedestrianization right! We also loved the bikeways. Huge difference from when I visited many years ago.
Thank you, Neil, for your inspiring and informative newsletters. I share them on my community's FB page to encourage others to support you and your team.
As a native pollinator advocate, here in Ottawa, I would love to see you present an article on inspiring public pollinator gardens that have been created in Ottawa and/or other Canadian cities. Interest is starting to build and there is much potential for growth and development, but we continue to struggle with hindrances created by the city.