An excellent article by Mary Fowles titled: Centennial Square to become a "living room" for downtown condo dwellers in the absence of public park space by Mary Fowles shows the real story behind the City of Victoria's drive to remove trees and the fountain from centennial square:

"The redesign of Centennial square is not about the revitalization of our city’s civic gathering spot.

The approved changes are directly linked to an increase residential development in the downtown core – condo developments which have already been approved, as well as several that are proposed for the future.

This is stated directly in the design firm Dialog’s proposal. Page seven of proposal is titled "Downtown Growth" and it states:

“The City of Victoria is undergoing a transformation, and Centennial Square exists within a larger context of relevant policy. The Square should align with these nearby changes.”"

The full article can be read here:

Centennial Square to become a “living room” for downtown condo dwellers in the absence of public park space by Mary Fowles – CRD Watch Homepage

The Centennial Square Revitalization Project_Concept Design - Dialog Report is linked at the bottom of the article.


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