Post by John Zeger on Jul 5, 2005 12:22:34 GMT -5
The Kelowna Daily Courier on July 5, 2005 has an article about efforts in progress to improve the lighting in dark downtown alleys in order to make them safer. Twenty-nine high-powered wall lights have recently been installed "to discourage drug dealers and trespassers from using the alleys at night." The Downtown Kelowna Association hopes business owners will install another 20-25 lights by the fall and is offering business owners 50 percent rebates worth up to $350 for each light.
"Meanwhile, the association is negotiating with city coucil to remove garbage dumpsters on public right-of-ways throughout downtown. The goal is to elminate hiding places and temporary shelters for transients."
There are many ways to improve the safety of the downtown without highrise megaprojects.
"Meanwhile, the association is negotiating with city coucil to remove garbage dumpsters on public right-of-ways throughout downtown. The goal is to elminate hiding places and temporary shelters for transients."
There are many ways to improve the safety of the downtown without highrise megaprojects.