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‘We know there's a will': Residents rally against Highlands infill
‘We know there's a will': Residents rally against Highlands infill

CTV News

time29-06-2025

  • Politics
  • CTV News

‘We know there's a will': Residents rally against Highlands infill

Highlands residents rallied in their neighbourhood, calling on the City of Edmonton to put a pocket park in a transit loop that may be rezoned for infill housing. (CTV News Edmonton/Darcy Seaton) Residents rallied in Highlands Saturday afternoon against a proposed infill development in the area. While the area has seen infill development pop up in recent years, there is one piece of land community members aren't willing to part with. Highlands resident Yvette Cioran said she'd like to see the transit loop on 112 Avenue and 61 Street turned into a 'heritage pocket park.' 'This park is very relevant to the story of Edmonton,' said Cioran at the rally. 'It's an extension of the streetcar story.' HIGHLANDS RALLY Yvette Cioran is pushing for a transit loop in her neighbourhood to be turned into a pocket park, commemorating streetcar history in Edmonton's Highlands. (CTV News Edmonton/Darcy Seaton) Back in the day, a streetcar stopped in the northeast Edmonton neighbourhood. The line was a connection for people in the area to get downtown. Residents received notices in the mail from the city saying it was looking to sell the property that currently serves as a cul-de-sac and transit loop. The city is also looking to rezone it for housing. Cioran said she reached out Ward Métis councillor Ashley Salvador, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood MLA Janis Irwin as well as the mayor about her idea for a park, but said she has yet to hear back. 'I'm doing my best to reach out,' said Cioran, adding that she did hear back from city administration, but they said none of their departments saw a use for the site. Cioran's vision for the pocket park will commemorate the history of the streetcar, similar to Alexander Circle in Glenora. 'It could be the start of something really great and I'm hoping that people can get behind it so we can save this beautiful little park.' HIGHLANDS RALLY Highlands residents rallied in their neighbourhood, calling on the City of Edmonton to put a pocket park in a transit loop that may be rezoned for infill housing. (CTV News Edmonton/Darcy Seaton) Residents reached out to the Edmonton Railway Society about refurbishing a streetcar to put in the park. A representative said it could cost upwards of $100,000. 'I think that's doable,' said Cioran. 'I think there's a lot of people in living memory (whose) faces light up when you talk about the streetcar, and I think those people would be more than happy to donate to this.' A public hearing on infill development and rezoning will be held at city hall on Monday where Ward pihêsiwin councillor and mayoral candidate plans to move a motion for a moratorium.

Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'
Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'

Yahoo

time08-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'

A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping area. Adur District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian friendly. The changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if approved. Councillor Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" outdoors. Also included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road narrowed. West Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme". A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Parking charges introduced for motorcycles Council recognised for cycling and walking plans Adur District Council

Lancing road junction could be closed for park, Adur Council says
Lancing road junction could be closed for park, Adur Council says

BBC News

time08-06-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Lancing road junction could be closed for park, Adur Council says

A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme".A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July.

Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'
Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'

Yahoo

time08-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'

A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping area. Adur District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian friendly. The changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if approved. Councillor Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" outdoors. Also included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road narrowed. West Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme". A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Parking charges introduced for motorcycles Council recognised for cycling and walking plans Adur District Council

Bossier City's first-ever pocket park
Bossier City's first-ever pocket park

Yahoo

time09-05-2025

  • General
  • Yahoo

Bossier City's first-ever pocket park

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is undertaking projects to increase green space and the connectivity of areas within the city. One unique project underway is the city's first-ever pocket park. 'A pocket park is a tiny, cozy green space placed into a neighborhood: like a little outdoor getaway with benches, flowers, and maybe a playground, perfect for relaxing, playing, or meeting neighbors,' says Bossier City-Parish MPC Assistant Planner, Carolina Blunck. Bossier City is currently in the pre-planning stages of creating a park at the intersection of Shed Road and Airline Drive. 'The purpose of a pocket park is to provide a small, accessible green space where people can relax, play, and connect with their community, especially in areas without larger parks. Pocket parks help improve quality of life by adding greenery to high-traffic, urban areas that often generate more heat, making neighborhoods more comfortable, attractive, and environmentally friendly,' says Blunck. Blunck says pocket parks are slightly different from public parks. 'The first key difference is size and setting. Pocket parks are intentionally designed to fit into small, underutilized urban spaces—and in this case, we are making use of existing City-owned property in Bossier City,' says Blunck. Cabinet Health disrupts healthcare with 'sustainable pharmacy' One of the many environmental benefits of a pocket park is its ability to contribute to urban cooling by adding greenery to areas dominated by pavement and concrete. This helps reduce the heat island effect, a common issue in densely developed areas.' As of publication, the pocket park does not have a construction date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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