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Originally Posted by kevinbottawa
I prefer the geometrical design. It would tie in well with the design of the open space next to the Bank of Canada.
Looking at the report, there are some good ideas but until they fix the sad selection of retailers I don't think Sparks is really going to turn around.
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So true! The only reason Sparks street is dead os because there is no reason to go there. Retail, retail, retail is what makes a city street lovely. Retail open intol 8 pm. Not a dentist’s office or a bank or Greco fitness all of which close evenings. All ground floor retail at 240 Sparks is gone.
I recommend that Ottawa’s Chamber of Commerce if such an entity exists go after retailers to open anchir stores on Sparks. Why not make it a furniture store destination? There are so fee amd buying furniture online is awkward. Why not a Pittery Barn or West Elm with al those condos going up I see a market for these stores. Also, DO NOT CHARGE RENT! Only charge utilities. The street is dead and it is NOT prime real estate otherwise stores would be knocking at the door. It IS the city’s business to go after business!