Friday, June 5, 2009

Ambitious Plans for the Lower West Side

















Carleton Community Centre

In an article in yesterday’s TJ west side resident John Campbell says he wants the community to be the “changing force” in bringing about revitalization to the lower west side neighbourhood. According to the article Mr. Campbell is fed up with the condition of the green space around the Carleton Community Centre so he is hosting a community cleanup and barbecue there on Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m. to start the ball rolling on an ambitious plan for the space. His plan would include a facility that comprises a pool, skateboard park, dog park, horseshoe pit, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic area and outdoor ice rink.

Identifying the wants and needs of the community is a good first step. I am not sure I agree with all of Mr. Campbell’s ideas, but a revitalized lower west with facilities that everyone can use would be a great asset to the area.

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