MissingMiddle
Active Member
I adore Inglewood, but it needs a little love.
Do something (anything, please?) with all the corner parking lots at main intersections; as mentioned a grocery store would be a monumental addition. Similar to what we're seeing in Kensington and Marda Loop, replacing a couple single family homes at a time with a 4 storey complex would go a long way in contributing to the vibrancy of the community without ruining its character like a 30 storey would. There's also a definitive design style that could be carried forward. Lastly, fix the sidewalk widths, remove the street parking on 9th, and make it 2 lanes of traffic. All of that would create the streets to accommodate the people required to support the local small businesses.
I love the feel of the neighborhood, but we have to give it the help to improve its vibrancy and self-sufficiency.
Do something (anything, please?) with all the corner parking lots at main intersections; as mentioned a grocery store would be a monumental addition. Similar to what we're seeing in Kensington and Marda Loop, replacing a couple single family homes at a time with a 4 storey complex would go a long way in contributing to the vibrancy of the community without ruining its character like a 30 storey would. There's also a definitive design style that could be carried forward. Lastly, fix the sidewalk widths, remove the street parking on 9th, and make it 2 lanes of traffic. All of that would create the streets to accommodate the people required to support the local small businesses.
I love the feel of the neighborhood, but we have to give it the help to improve its vibrancy and self-sufficiency.