It’s time to Build Back Bailey. On Saturday, September 17 (10am) and Wednesday, September 21 (6pm), community members are invited to give feedback pertaining to planning improvements scheduled to take place along Bailey Avenue (between Winspear and Kensington). These workshops are excellent opportunities to learn about what the future of the streetscape project beholds. There are numerous ways to unlock Bailey’s full potential – Bailey is a street that has a lot going for it, but needs a number of urbanist updates.
Responses from the 2nd survey will be used to finish preliminary design and proceed into detailed design.
For years, there have been discussions (and actions) underway, with plenty of community members and organizations rallying together towards a common cause – for a better Bailey. Back in 2018, Darren Cotton wrote, “… as a regional connector, Bailey Avenue suffers from heavy through traffic where motorists’ destinations are oftentimes not the local businesses along the corridor. This, in addition to speeding cars, unmanaged turning, unmarked parking and travel lanes, aging light standards, barren sidewalks, and the dangerous experience of walking across Bailey without designated crosswalks, has helped to reiterate the need for a major streetscape overhaul.”
At the time, there were surveys conducted that were intended to explore the community’s wants and needs. Now, the time has come to learn about the on-going design phase, before work commences. Input is also welcome.
Get connected: Build Back Bailey | The workshops will be held at the Westminster Community Charter School, 24 Westminster Avenue
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