- 注册
- 2002-10-07
- 消息
- 402,301
- 荣誉分数
- 76
- 声望点数
- 0
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Mathieu Fleury announced today that a new public space is being created in the ByWard Market. The York Street Plaza will be the new home of the iconic OTTAWA sign and a gathering place for visitors to the area.
The York Street Plaza occupies a small portion of the York Street parking block, at the west end near the York Street fountain. As a pilot project, it will be a temporary public space that will evolve in response to community feedback. The decision to move the OTTAWA sign to this space came as a result of feedback from the local business community and the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area that they wish to keep the attraction in the market.
The City is seeking out partnerships with community and business stakeholders for programming to animate the plaza and create a welcoming place for residents and tourists alike to enjoy within the ByWard Market.
Construction will be completed later this fall, including:
The City is set to create a master plan for public space within the broader ByWard Market area in 2018. This master plan will recommend improvements to traffic circulation, parking, business loading and the use of public space. The City will engage a wide range of community and business stakeholders to help develop a compelling vision for the entire ByWard Market.
Quotes
“The York Street Plaza is another step towards realizing our vision of a vibrant and active ByWard Market area. Residents and businesses will benefit from the creation of a welcoming and appealing space, and the added attraction of the iconic OTTAWA sign will draw visitors to the area.”
Mayor Jim Watson
It is my hope that the York Street Plaza will become a new destination area and a friendly gathering place for residents and tourists right in the heart of the ByWard Market. We’re looking forward to partnering with community members and stakeholders to bring creative programming to the space.”
Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau Vanier Ward
“We’re proud that more than 340,000 people visited Inspiration Village this summer and that the concept of a public plaza in the area is being embraced as a legacy project of the Ottawa 2017 celebrations.”
Guy Laflamme, Executive Director and Producer, Ottawa 2017
For more information on programming and events at the York Street Plaza, please write to yorkstreet@ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
查看原文...
The York Street Plaza occupies a small portion of the York Street parking block, at the west end near the York Street fountain. As a pilot project, it will be a temporary public space that will evolve in response to community feedback. The decision to move the OTTAWA sign to this space came as a result of feedback from the local business community and the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area that they wish to keep the attraction in the market.
The City is seeking out partnerships with community and business stakeholders for programming to animate the plaza and create a welcoming place for residents and tourists alike to enjoy within the ByWard Market.
Construction will be completed later this fall, including:
- The OTTAWA sign that visitors to the Market enjoyed during Ottawa 2017 festivities;
- An approximate 450 m2 asphalt plaza that will provide a clean backdrop for the OTTAWA sign and any future temporary art installations;
- A separation from the roadway made up of pre-cast concrete curbs and planters;
- A power supply and moveable seating, ensuring a flexible space to accommodate small-scale pop-up events on the plaza; and
- Two new pedestrian crossings across York Street with a wayfinding corridor in between that will safely link the two NCC courtyards (Jeanne d’Arc Court and Clarendon Lane).
The City is set to create a master plan for public space within the broader ByWard Market area in 2018. This master plan will recommend improvements to traffic circulation, parking, business loading and the use of public space. The City will engage a wide range of community and business stakeholders to help develop a compelling vision for the entire ByWard Market.
Quotes
“The York Street Plaza is another step towards realizing our vision of a vibrant and active ByWard Market area. Residents and businesses will benefit from the creation of a welcoming and appealing space, and the added attraction of the iconic OTTAWA sign will draw visitors to the area.”
Mayor Jim Watson
It is my hope that the York Street Plaza will become a new destination area and a friendly gathering place for residents and tourists right in the heart of the ByWard Market. We’re looking forward to partnering with community members and stakeholders to bring creative programming to the space.”
Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau Vanier Ward
“We’re proud that more than 340,000 people visited Inspiration Village this summer and that the concept of a public plaza in the area is being embraced as a legacy project of the Ottawa 2017 celebrations.”
Guy Laflamme, Executive Director and Producer, Ottawa 2017
For more information on programming and events at the York Street Plaza, please write to yorkstreet@ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
查看原文...
