Parking lot is the “pragmatic” option for Library Square for now

March 26, 2014 · 0 Comments

(Re: Politics As Usual – “Failure to Consult”, March 13, 2014)

Kudos to Alison Collins-Mrakas for pinpointing that legislation often excludes the public from public planning. Equal kudos to Councillors last Tuesday for decisions that go the second mile on public consultation.
The omnipresent elephant in the room – downtown parking problems – got lick and a promise – better things to come.
Consider that Library Square discussions have failed to ignite excitement about a solution.
And consider that several writers, Councillors and residents, seemingly in exasperation, have suggested it should be a parking lot.
There may be wisdom in that pragmatic solution now.
When the exciting solution comes along, the parking lot will be waiting for development.

Gordon Barnes
Aurora