Downtown Plan

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Challenges - There is a disconnect between the - As a Heritage Conservation District, Downtown and the waterfront due to there are conflicting opinions on growth the significant traffic on First Street and and height in the Downtown. ‘gaps’ in the public realm approaching the - As with the rest of the Town, there waterfront. is a lack of affordable and/or available - The Downtown is perceived as a car- housing within the Downtown. oriented destination, with vehicle traffic - There is a perception that the creating safety concerns for pedestrians Downtown is uncomfortable and there and cyclists. are specific challenges within and - There is a lack of a formalized and centrally- around the existing bus terminal and located open space in the Downtown to host public washrooms civic events and gathering opportunities. - There is a lack of clear wayfinding - There is a lack of evening programming and signage for pedestrians and cyclists commercial uses to regularly attract visitors when moving throughout the to the Downtown outside of peak times. Downtown. 14 Town of Collingwood

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