Ryan Lythall
By the time you read this, summer will be almost over and I’m a bit sad about it.
For me, autumn means that it will start getting difficult for me to get outside. My body is sensitive to cold temperatures and my hands and arms tend to stiffen up if I get too cold. But enough about that!
I want to talk about two positives regarding this past summer living in Centretown.
As some of you may be aware, I’m a supporter of the closure of certain sections of Bank Street to traffic. The street closure, which just recently ended, allowed me to ride freely on the road without fear of getting run into or being in someone’s way. (I find that sidewalks are way too small and very bumpy in certain parts, especially near Gladstone. Nor am I a fan of the divider between the intersections.)
This past summer, I used the Bank Street closures on Friday nights and Saturdays as a way to see my friend outdoors. We’d sometimes make plans to meet on Bank Street and go from there. Occasionally, we’d roll around and check out stores or the beautiful new mural on Lisgar Street.
Again, a big thank you to Somerset Ward Councillor, Catherine McKenney, and the Bank Street BIA for the closure. Also, thank you to the several workers who were on the street each week ensuring our safety. I certainly appreciated it and so did others.
The second positive I want to mention is the opening of the Elgin Street Market last month. I had a chance to check it out and I had a great time. I picked up some honey from Harvest Honey to go with the bag of coffee that I bought from No Go Coffee Co.
The market itself is very wheelchair accessible. Everybody was friendly and happy to help. Big shout-out to the Centretown Community Association for organizing it. If you get a chance, please check it out.
For more information on the Elgin Street Market, go to www.elginstreetmarket.ca/.
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