Your parking spot is about to become a garden, really.
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: I was rather enjoying my tea and watching the float planes come in this morning when I heard about Victoria city council looking to convert the Johnson Street Parkade's rooftop into a public community garden. Now, if you've ever tried to find parking downtown, particularly around the Fort Street antique district or even just for a stroll through Market Square, you know every spot feels precious. But a garden? On top of a parkade? It’s certainly… a choice.
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The idea, apparently, is to green up the downtown core, which I do appreciate. We have Beacon Hill Park, of course, and the lovely gardens at Government House, but those are established. This is a transformation, a rather ambitious one, if you ask me. Imagine looking up from the busy streets near LoJo and seeing rows of kale instead of parked cars. It's a very Victoria kind of move, isn't it? Post-haste, I suppose.
Here's what they're actually proposing:
* Converting the entire rooftop level of the Johnson Street Parkade. * Creating a public community garden space. * Aimed at adding more green space to the downtown core.
Now, I do wonder about the logistics. Will the deer from Beacon Hill Park migrate a few blocks north for a snack? And what about the folks who rely on that specific parking? Still, the thought of more community engagement and greenery in what is otherwise a very urban space does rather appeal to my island sensibilities. It’s certainly a conversation starter for your next visit to a James Bay café.
This decision, if it goes through, will certainly change the landscape, both literally and figuratively, for downtown Victoria residents and visitors alike. It's not just about a garden; it's about how we choose to use our city's spaces.
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine.
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