Public Service Announcement

OPEN HOUSE: THE FUTURE OF SPRING GARDEN ROAD

(Tuesday, September 16/08) B Councillor Dawn Sloane and Bernard Smith, Spring Garden Area Business Association Manager, wish to invite you to an Open House on Wednesday, September 17th at 6 P.M. at the Lord Nelson Hotel. The Terrain Group, consultants appointed by Halifax Regional Municipality, will present possible changes and solutions as inspired by streetscapes around the world. The Terrain Group is currently researching and gathering input to recommend possible new configurations for Spring Garden Road from Queen Street to South Park Street.

"Spring Garden Road is the heart of downtown," says Councillor Sloane. "I think it is crucial for residents, business owners and anyone else who enjoys Spring Garden to take this opportunity to provide input and help shape the future the street."

Members of the public are invited to the Spring Garden Road Streetscape Project Open House at 6:00 P.M., September 17 at the Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street.

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For more information:

Councillor Dawn Sloane
District 12 Halifax Downtown
490.4752

Bernie Smith
Spring Garden Area Business Association Manager
423.3751