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Archived Parks & Trees Q . Can we get additional lighting in Parkdale Park? Reponse from Development Services: It has been determined that increased lighting will unfortunately not correct this problem, and in fact, has been shown to actually escalate the issues associated with vandalism. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ( CPTED) training is one such program which has been used by City officials to help address this concern. Lighting can in some locations be very beneficial, an example of this is Stanley Park. This park has the advantage of large open areas and great visibility from all sides. Lighting in this area has proved to be very beneficial for access throughout this park. The City has the same type of lighting in Rideau Park and this park has regrettably seen an increase in vandalism. Poor views from the street and the general landscape of the park with the addition of the lighting has provided vandals with the tools to increase the vandalism in this park. The lighting allows them to have a great view for approaching police or community members and the landscape and poor sight lines prevent surveillance by the neighborhood residents. Based on these factors, the City is unable to provide any additional lighting in the Parkdale Heights park as the design of this park does not allow for any outside sight lines from the street, similar to Rideau Park. Reduced visibility from the adjacent streets restricts police surveillance and passing vehicles to observe potential vandalism. With reduced surveillance and if lighting was increased in this park, the advantage now goes to the vandals. The installation of lighting in parks is based on a professional evaluation with Parks Staff and the Brandon Police Services. Issues such as sight lines, activities in the park, and most of all, commitment from the neighborhood to watch and report unlawful activities in the park are all part of the evaluation process. The City has found that neighborhoods which provide some form of partnership with Parks Staff as well as the Brandon Police Service in looking after the park, greatly reduces the amount of vandalism being experienced. The City would like to encourage this form of surveillance with regards to your concerns.(Aug 07) Q. What is happening in the green space off of Parkdale? A. Development has started on some residential dwellings. This space has always been zoned residential and is now being developed. I dropped a letter to the residents around this area and you can view it by clicking on: New Development at 30 Parkdale. This will give you a brief history of the development along with some rough drawings of the proposed development. Q. The ditch along the north side of Richmond, between 26th and Linden needs to be cleaned up and the grass cut. (Jul 07) A. This has been cleaned up. Q.
Weeds at the corner of Acadia and Willowdale. (Oct 06) Q. Ditch on Richmond (West past 34th Street). Is it going to get cleaned up and the grass cut? (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: Completed. (Sept 06) Q. Can we ban Cottonwoods. (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: At this time there is no formal policy. The city will not plant them in the future and we do not see anyone else planting them. A bylaw could be passed but given the previous statement we see no reason at this time to consider it. (Sept 06) Q. Dark in neepawa Park. Can we get some more lighting? Light on street does not shine into the park. (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: Lighting is not recommended in this park as it could contribute to vandalism and parks are to be vacated by 11:00 pm. (Sept 06) Q. Bushes on traffic circle are too high to see across circle. (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: We took a look at the traffic circle and given our current guidelines the sitelines are fine. (Oct 06) Q.
Parkdale Park – Can we get some more lights put on the path?
A lot of seniors walk in the park after dusk. It has been talked
about for a lot of years but nothing has been done. (Sept 06) Q. When are we going to finish the circle around the retention pond on Durum. (Oct 06) A. I had a meeting with Rick Bailey from Operations in November of 2006 and he asked what we might want to do with this area. I sent a letter to the residents surrounding the area asking if they would like to form a committee to start forming ideas on what we could do with this. A high majority of the residents wanted the green space left as is with no changes made. This issue has been left but can be re-visited in the future if desired by the area. (Jan 07) Q. Can we get a bench installed between Willowdale and 34th. (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: Benches are installed by the city but are paid for (by donation) from residents. We need a sponsor! (Sept 06) Q.
Trees appear to be dying (south west corner of Ashgrove) –
called a couple years ago but nothing was done. (Sept 06) Response from Operations: Done Q. Are they going to be planting trees on the south side of the path east of Brookwood. (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: Yes, it is in the development agreement so the developer will be planting trees as a buffer along the bikepath. (Oct 06) Response from Operations: Done Q. Trees need pruned on Ashgrove (27). (Sept 06) A. Response from Operations: This has been added to the tree maintenance program for the winter.(Sept 06) Response from Operations: Done Q. Poplar Drive is very dark at night. Are we looking at putting in more lights or trimming the trees so that it is not so dark? (Aug 06) A. Response from Operations: Staff will be doing some pruning in locations that are impacting the lights. (Sept 06) Response from Operations: Done |
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