The GCA is excited about any opportunity to increase urban park space and improve seamless active transportation routes downtown. The Glebe is far below the City’s parkland standard of 2 hectares per 1000 population; global warming (and burning) demands action on clean transportation alternatives.
The Bronson/Chamberlain construction project presents an opportunity to do both. Motions passed by the GCA since 2020 have recommended that as part of this project, Glebe Memorial Park be expanded to the north to include the current Chamberlain Avenue. This could happen by removing the existing sidewalk north of the park and extending the park boundary accordingly.
Simultaneously, a multi-use pathway could be created south of the re-routed Chamberlain from the Bronson/Imperial intersection, to merge into the multi-use pathway on the south of Chamberlain at Percy Street. This would provide a link to any northbound active transportation along Bronson Avenue by connecting it smoothly to the Percy bike route.
To save money, we have suggested that the City make these changes now: coordinate with the province while the current construction is ongoing. Councillor Menard is receptive to these ideas. This year we continued to advocate that his office meet with City staff to explore these recommendations further.