Petition Summary and Background  Friars Way, Doncaster Place, Doncaster Place, and Abbey Rise are designated for road resurfacing, curb replacement, & catch basin repair in 2021. Design of this project is underway and currently includes the construction of sidewalks on these streets. In addition, the connecting links, the north side of Doncaster Avenue between Friars Way and Doncaster Place and the west side of Scarlett Avenue between Abbey Rise are designated for sidewalks.

A sidewalk will destroy many mature trees that shade & beautify our streets and are integral to climate change mitigation, it being noted that some trees will need to be removed due to other factors (disease, etc.). The character and of the neighbourhood will be drastically changed. 

ACTION PETITIONED FOR
We, the undersigned, agree with the City’s desire to maintain strong and healthy communities through safe and accessible infrastructure.

We strongly disagree that the only solution to achieve this is to build sidewalks when streets in our neighbourhood are being reconstructed. We have almost 60 years of experience that demonstrates that our neighbourhood is pedestrian and cyclist friendly, promotes walking and being physically active, is attractive, comfortable, and efficient and supports many different forms of mobility for people of all ages. 

As such we, the undersigned, respectfully request that the Council approve a motion to not build sidewalks on the above mentioned streets and use best management practices to minimize any unnecessary tree loss during road reconstruction.