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Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy
I wrote a few aldermen to voice my support for the bridge as I used to live in that ward and did so when the original plans were announced.
At any rate, I asked a bit about the memorial plans in the area and this is the response I got for those who are interested:
"The bridge is just the beginning. You may be interested to know that there is a Soldier’s Memorial planned with a naming wall for the second phase of Memorial Drive (West of the firehall). My office is working closely with the armed forces, and the project is in the design stage right now. The City is supplying the funding for the design, but there will be fundraising for the actual monument. The preliminary design is worthy of the project.
There will also be a Legacy Plaza terracing down to the river at the southwest intersection of Memorial Drive and Louise Bridge. The plaza will be lovely and solemn, incorporating quotes related to Paschendale. It will coincide with the 100 anniversary of the King’s Own Regiment and several other regiments. We are also planning several celebrations with the armed forces along Memorial Drive. Stay tuned."
Sounds great to me!
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Interesting, I was noticing just yesterday that there was a construction site closed off just west of the firehall, I guess they've already started. A quick google says that the King's Own Regiment was founded in April, 2010, so I guess they're planning on having that set up by next spring.