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Info on Road Diet for East Ave.

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Proposal for East Ave

Here is the information shared on April 21: East Ave RD Info Pack (PDF). The image above is what a cross section of the road could look like.

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The City of Kitchener is holding an information session about applying a road diet  on East Ave. from Frederick to Borden. the intent is to provide a roadway safer for all users.

The road diet will see the application of pavement markings in order to:

  • implement bike lanes (as recommended by the City’s Cycling Master Plan)
  • define parking areas
  • define traffic lanes

The info session is being held:

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

7 – 8:30 p.m.

The Aud – Subscriber’s Lounge

400 East Ave.

Learn more about existing conditions, possible alternatives and provide comments.

Community Traffic Meeting about Lancaster Street – Apr. 21

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You’re invited to a

Community Traffic Meeting about Lancaster Street

Drive Like You Live Here
Join City Councillor Sarah Marsh to talk about traffic on Lancaster Street (from Victoria Street to Weber Street), including:

 An update about the city’s new creative traffic calming policy

 A chance to identify issues and voice your concerns

 An opportunity to suggest short-term and long-term solutions

Tuesday, April 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Bethany Church, 160 Lancaster Street East

House of Refuge - Kitchener

Do you know something about the Waterloo County House of Refuge?

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Share your memories of “The Poorhouse” 1869 – 1951

  • Do you know a former resident or staff member?
  • Did you live in the neighbourhood of the House?
  • Do you have photos related to the House, residents, or the neighbourhood?
  • Do you have a story, an anecdote, or an artifact to share?

No anecdote is too small.

Contact: Sandy at SIRG (519) 884-0710 ext. 5232

Researchers (Dr. Ginette Lafrenière and Dr. Sandy Hoy) at Wilfrid Laurier University are collecting stories, anecdotes, memories, photos and artifacts associated with the House of Refuge to develop an online museum exhibit and tell the story of a forgotten part of Waterloo Region’s history. Your contribution can be kept confidential or be shared at your discretion.

If you are interested in contributing to this project through sharing information or artifacts, please contact Sandy at the Social Innovation Research Group (SIRG) at: 519-884-0710, ext. 5232 or: shoy@wlu.ca. Please contact us by September 2015.

The Research Ethics Board at Wilfrid Laurier University has reviewed and approved this project. If you feel you have concerns about this study, or your rights as a participant in research have been violated during the course of this project, you may contact Dr. Robert Basso, Chair, University Research Ethics Board, Wilfrid Laurier University, (519) 884-0710, extension 4994, or rbasso@wlu.ca. Approval #4418