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ovated. We then engaged an architect firm
from Fredericton - the Glenn Group- to de-
sign it. At our last council meeting, we put
the contract out and work will start in the
spring, it should be finished in the fall of
2015."
In addition to The Rothesay Common, the
town also has a five-year plan to increase the
walk-ability of their streets. Their goal is not
only to make Rothesay a more accessible
place to live, but also to encourage active
transportation among their residents. Imple-
menting the idea practically, the town has
focused in on higher density areas, as well as
developing neighbourhoods.
"The five year plan is to expand sidewalks
and try to have coverage in areas where there
is multi-unit residential development, areas
where there are schools, and thirdly where
there is heavy commercial retail develop-
ment," says McLean.
"It's a five year plan worth two million," he
continues. "It's all geared towards making
Rothesay an even more amenable place to