Public feedback key during neighbourhood planning meetings
The city hosted the first of four neighbourhood planning meetings Tuesday night, fielding questions from a small but inquisitive crowd at John Diefenbaker School.
While residents didn’t raise major concerns during the open question period, but Craig Guidinger, the city’s head of planning and development services, said individual one-on-one discussions led to productive dialogue.
“Snow removal came up a little bit, and police, and there is lots of interest around public works and where those expenditures are going,” he said. “I got a couple questions on Central Ave. and that redesign.”
The night began with presentations from several department heads, who outlined their major projects over the past year and what is on the books for future development. Topping his list, Guidinger said public feedback will be important during the redevelopment of Central Ave. He said downtowns often play a role as the heart of a community, and any changes to them can have wide-ranging effects.