Gore Park

[DC83]

Originally Posted by SteelTown

I don't like either option, to be honest.

Why do they have to spend so much money re-doing the park again? I have a simple solution to pedestrianize Gore Park for as little money as possible... add decorative (removable) blockades at John and at James (such as the ones they currently use pictured below to the left of the hot dog stand)


courtesy Isra2008 on flickr.com

Gore Park does not need to be redesigned AGAIN! The park is beatiful as-is. Also, I don't think another permanant water-feature is needed. I don't want it to take away from the gorgeous fountain we currently have.

I'm not a fan of pedestrianizing the North section of King either. Sure Hamiltonians will be able to enjoy a car-free downtown... but will restrict passers-by from seeing what is probably our greatest street.

My final decision (and what I will email to Bratina):
- Pedestrianize the south-leg of Gore (removable blackades for delivery trucks, special events cars/trucks, etc)
- Make the north-leg of King two-way to calm traffic
- Keep Gore Park the way it is with the option of adding a removable/temporary ice rink for winter time (preferably ON the street itself)
- Then over-saturate Gore Park with as many festivals/events that can fit during the festival season (one week-long event per week betwene Jun-Oct should be good)