NOTL and Project Niagara working together!
Niagara on the Lake Town Council has adopted a resolution to work with Project Niagara on a traffic and parking plan.
The resolution is seen as a "breakthrough" to resolve residents concerns about traffic and parking from the proposed 17 week international music festival.
Council has directed the Town's Parking and Traffic Committee to convene quickly and work with Project Niagara, their consultants, town staff, and concerned residents in the development of terms of reference for a traffic and parking management plan.
Project Niagara's Community Relations Committee is delighted with the Council's decision.
Janice Thomson says the thoroughness of the process shows Council's commitment to balance the needs of residents with what could be a great economic opportunity.
A detailed feasibility study presented to Niagara on the Lake Town Council last December estimated Project Niagara will generate annual economic activity of 93 million dollars and create hundreds of full time jobs.
Project Niagara is an initiative of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Center.
Organizers aim to launch the 17-week festival during bicentennial celebrations marking the War of 1812 on the shore of Lake Ontario (on part of 268-acre Parks Canada Lands on Lakeshore Road, west Old Town).
For more information go to http://www.projectniagara.ca/
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