Save the ground level retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) implores you to sign this petition to save the ground level retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage.
On Monday June 15, 2015, City Council will discuss a recommendation made by Administration to gut the existing retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage, and convert them to 42 parking spaces.
The DWBIA is strongly opposed to this recommendation for the following reasons:
- There is no demand for additional parking spaces at the Garage, and no evidence to indicate that there will be one in the near future.
- The City of Windsor's Official Plan designates Pelissier Street as a themed street. This recommendation directly contradicts that provision.
- The rationale behind this recommendation is that it will be too costly for the City to fix the building's outstanding structural issues caused by the City's own neglect. The parallel is very similar to that of the Paul Martin Building. The City of Windsor called on the Federal Government to take responsibility for the dismal state of its building. Should the City of Windsor not be held to the same standards? If the City did not condone the actions of the Federal Government as an absentee landlord, why should the public condone the same actions from its municipal government?
- This recommendation will create an eyesore in an area of the downtown that is in need of foot traffic and pedestrian-friendly activity.
- Converting these retail spaces to parking will greatly devalue adjacent commercial and residential properties; an outcome all downtown property owners are highly opposed to.
Please sign the petition and help us Save Pelissier Street! It is our hope that this petition will not only save the retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage, it will encourage City Council to invest in the Garage and make the necessary financial commitment to repair the main floor of the Garage which, due to the City's own neglect, has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Updates
June 14, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have stopped to speak up for these storefronts. It is humbling to realize how much this neighborhood matters to so many people who see the value in keeping our streets alive. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to sign.
June 14, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people took the time to speak up for these storefronts. The energy behind this push belongs entirely to you because I never thought we would see this kind of reaction.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2015
79 Comments
Improve public transportation downtown and remove parking spaces and you'll get a walk-able city center people will want to visit! Retail space (and incentives to encourage businesses to move downtown) will generate more income, excitement, and even just look nicer than a parking lot ever will!
I live downtown &being a walker on The Trails & downtown Pelissier is a clean street not like Ouelette Keep it for Shops.....
We have to figure out another use for the retail spots left vacant. What about partnering with the government in funding student business'? The core is becoming more geared towards the student population so why not allow students to run their own stores and restaurants?
Removing store fronts will create a dead zone in the heart of the city. We have enough of those. Also consider the increased security issues with the creation of dark places on street level. Completely goes against most sensible urban design models in use ..... throughout the world.
This is valuable retail space, especially with the parking to support it. I often go downtown and can't find parking near enough to restaurants and end up going further out of town. (I don't want to parks blocks away from my destination. This is a great location for restaurants and trendy boutique type stores! Save our downtown!
250 Villaire Ave
Save the retail!!
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Save the ground level retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) implores you to sign this petition to save the ground level retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage.
On Monday June 15, 2015, City Council will discuss a recommendation made by Administration to gut the existing retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage, and convert them to 42 parking spaces.
The DWBIA is strongly opposed to this recommendation for the following reasons:
- There is no demand for additional parking spaces at the Garage, and no evidence to indicate that there will be one in the near future.
- The City of Windsor's Official Plan designates Pelissier Street as a themed street. This recommendation directly contradicts that provision.
- The rationale behind this recommendation is that it will be too costly for the City to fix the building's outstanding structural issues caused by the City's own neglect. The parallel is very similar to that of the Paul Martin Building. The City of Windsor called on the Federal Government to take responsibility for the dismal state of its building. Should the City of Windsor not be held to the same standards? If the City did not condone the actions of the Federal Government as an absentee landlord, why should the public condone the same actions from its municipal government?
- This recommendation will create an eyesore in an area of the downtown that is in need of foot traffic and pedestrian-friendly activity.
- Converting these retail spaces to parking will greatly devalue adjacent commercial and residential properties; an outcome all downtown property owners are highly opposed to.
Please sign the petition and help us Save Pelissier Street! It is our hope that this petition will not only save the retail spaces at the Pelissier Street Parking Garage, it will encourage City Council to invest in the Garage and make the necessary financial commitment to repair the main floor of the Garage which, due to the City's own neglect, has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Updates
June 14, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have stopped to speak up for these storefronts. It is humbling to realize how much this neighborhood matters to so many people who see the value in keeping our streets alive. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to sign.
June 14, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people took the time to speak up for these storefronts. The energy behind this push belongs entirely to you because I never thought we would see this kind of reaction.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2015
79 Comments
A vibrant downtown needs business more than is needs excessive parking. I've been in that garage many times and NEVER seen it even close to full.
Improve public transportation downtown and remove parking spaces and you'll get a walk-able city center people will want to visit! Retail space (and incentives to encourage businesses to move downtown) will generate more income, excitement, and even just look nicer than a parking lot ever will!
I live downtown &being a walker on The Trails & downtown Pelissier is a clean street not like Ouelette Keep it for Shops.....
We have to figure out another use for the retail spots left vacant. What about partnering with the government in funding student business'? The core is becoming more geared towards the student population so why not allow students to run their own stores and restaurants?
Removing store fronts will create a dead zone in the heart of the city. We have enough of those. Also consider the increased security issues with the creation of dark places on street level. Completely goes against most sensible urban design models in use ..... throughout the world.
This is valuable retail space, especially with the parking to support it. I often go downtown and can't find parking near enough to restaurants and end up going further out of town. (I don't want to parks blocks away from my destination. This is a great location for restaurants and trendy boutique type stores! Save our downtown!
250 Villaire Ave
Save the retail!!
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A vibrant downtown needs business more than is needs excessive parking. I've been in that garage many times and NEVER seen it even close to full.