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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 27 Sep 2006, p. 4

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Gary Kiesweuer also voiced his concern about parking in the uptown. where he said there's a delicate balance in which people arrive, shop, get in their car and drive home. [here's lots of parking, but it's not convenient. he said. on the fact the downtown has turned into a core for oftices. not retail. stores along King Street. His store in downtown Kitchener had In close because it was unsuccessful, and he partly blames that The last thing I want to many nor a pu00c square. "it is a very centrally located site," Scheels said of the pedestrian and vehicu, lat tramc in that area. In the end, staff recom- mended the land be used solely for a public square. These alternatives included its continued use as a parking lot, converting it into a public square. developing a building or combinations of those ideas. Before coming to its rec, ommendation of building a public square in the mall lot, city staff gave the public a number of opportunities to provide feedback about pos- sible locations for the square, and to discuss alter native options for the land at Waterloo Town Square. do is break that conven- ience. Once you break that convenience, it's hard to get it back." Deyarmond, said he doesn square could at three of the c Scheels appealed to council to make a commit- ment to the square's mainte- nance and programming. "lt needs support on an ongoing basis," he said, The report includes a list of 37 possible programs and events that could be held in the square. throughout all four seasons. Scheels apt council to make ment to the squa nance and Drum Sinusitis Saturday September 30 @ 12 noon Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre The report to council said the estimated annual cost for maintaining the square will be $50,000 That would include snow clearing, weeding and prun- ing. furniture replacement and graffiti removal. among others. We'll bring your store to over 32,000 do Warmeoo's thm COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ---------..=c== Asthma? Sleep apnoea? Buteyko Breathing Method is a breakthrough alternative to drugs & C-PAP machines. Free Information Talks Thursday September 28 @ 2 pm Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre Maintaining the square is another topic that has aris- en numerous times throughout this process. "A minority of people did respond they preferred the parking. and particularly the convenience of the park- ing." "A public space in this location could really add to the sense of community in the uptown." he said, adding the majority of peo- ple who provided feedback are in favour of the public square. ‘24 public space in this location could really add to the sense of community... " -e Glenn Scheels 1r,1piiilj"i'j"t'uj"i'i"'iirEkEii' 18 doesn't think the would accommodate of the city's major USP Group allergies meanwhile, snoring or low energy? And staff is expe present council with ceplual design in lam Chnstme Bauman 877 375 6069 www buteykocan com breathewell@shaw ca hear ul stones process. City staff will now "full-steam ahead" 4V1 project. said city land architect Barb Magee er. "l think t thing to do." City staff "full-steam a Delegate John Shortreed. who sat on the city's plan- ning committee 40 years ago. said he lives in the uptown and enjoys his daily walk around the area. "To me it would be the icing on the cake of the mo lution of Waterloo as an international small town to have this public square." he said. Scheels said since this is a busy intersection with lots of pedestrians. the square would likely attract unplanned activities. such as people meeting friends. having coffee and even play- ing chess. 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