By Caroline Herbert, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, May 1, 2015
Re: Why do people think cars would save Sparks?, April 28. I appeal to Mayor Jim
Watson to fight for the preservation of the Sparks Street Mall with no cars.
Years ago the mall was vibrant with life and despaired as the decline and barren
feel crept in. I attribute most of this decline to the removal of the trees and
the gathering places around them. As it is now, the only way people can sit and
enjoy the sun is if they go to the patio restaurants. Where are the birds and
real flowers? And why does CBC turn its back on us? Vancouver’s CBC has a
court-stage area where vibrant musical and other events occur and attract
passersby. via
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