Fangliang Xu, Centretown News
Tourists explore the Sparks Street pedestrian mall.The Sparks Street Business Improvement Area is breathing new life into the street scape, six months after receiving funding for a beautification plan.
Month: September 2014
Garden gives community housing residents ‘purpose’
Jessica Kenny, Centretown News
Herbs and vegetables grow in the community garden on McLeod Street run by Brooke Towers residents.“I go for the kale,” says Bob Henry. “It’s rather expensive at the grocery stores, but here I just pick it off fresh and it’s very good.”
OMB to scrutinize new condo development policy
A controversial policy that could allow developers to build structures up to 27 storeys high in Centretown is facing public scrutiny this month.
Public free to tickle the ivory on Sparks St.
Fangliang Xu, Centretown News
Laine Flynn tries out the new public piano on Sparks Street.Sparks Street is in the mood for a melody -- and you don’t have to be the Piano Man to join in the fun.