Vernon, B.C. revives summer pedestrian plaza after challenging first year
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Vernon is relaunching its pedestrian plaza but the plan is controversial. While some thought the 2021 event was "a tremendous success" others would describe it as "a total bomb."
Vernon, B.C. is relaunching its summer pedestrian plaza, but the plan is controversial.
While some thought last year’s street closure was, at times, “a tremendous success,” others would describe it as “a total bomb.”
To create the plaza, a block of Vernon’s main street is now closed to vehicle traffic through July and August.
The city and the Downtown Vernon Association have partnered to close the 2900 block of 30 Ave. with the hope of adding vibrancy to the downtown core.
Restaurant Owner James Fradley is planning to take advantage of the closure and put tables outside.
This is the second time a pedestrian plaza has been tried on this Vernon block. However, last year’s event faced major challenges.
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