By Pepper Parr
September 29th, 2016
BURLINGTON, ON
Finally, work has begun on the two Windows on the Lake – one at the foot of Market Street and the other at the foot of St. Paul.
These two delightful little locations were an opportunity for people to sit at the edge of the like and enjoy some peace and quiet.
The two pieces of land were always city property but for the longest period of time they weren’t all that accessible and there was no seating.
Getting them set up as Windows on the Lake was a long arduous process that stretches back more than four years when a now disbanded Waterfront Advisory Committee did a survey of just how many windows to the lake existed.
At least they are under construction – not much opportunity to make use of them this year – next spring people can sit on property that the city neglected for the longest time.
There is an additional window to the lake at the bottom of Green Street that has yet to be given some attention.
These widows on the lake will provide great places to relax and enjoy our lakefront.
We just need a safe way for walkers and cyclists to get to them.
You are right that this has been a long battle to get these “windows” finally developed for public use and enjoyment. I am hopeful that the city is serious about developing the neighbouring Green Street Window as well after shoreline protection is improved.
I mourn the wonderful walkway that “could have been” if the city had not sold our waterfront between Market and St. Paul, but waterfront lovers will at least have a few more places to pause and sit by the lake.