What we heard from you and our next steps

In the spring of 2024, we hosted an open house for Idlewood Greenway. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Open House on May 1, 2024 and provided their feedback on the design options.

What we heard

For a detailed report on what we heard from community members at the open house and online, please read the summary

Some common themes included:

• Stormwater: We heard questions about existing infrastructure, and support for the addition of stormwater facilities in the area
• Trails: You are enjoying the trails and looking forward to improvements
• Planting and Pollinators: Many of you expressed an interest in increasing the use of native plant species

We also heard ideas of what you want to be incorporated into designs for the stormwater pond and the park. You would like the design to:

• “Improve and maintain trail pathway”
• “Include more seating and gathering spaces”
• “Include more trees”
• “Maintain the natural space”

Frequently Asked Questions updated

Thanks for all the questions you have shared with us. We have added responses to new questions in the Frequently Asked Questions

Important next steps

Thank you for your patience as we develop the final design for the greenway based on design constraints and feedback from City staff and the community. Once completed, we will share a final design on the project page.

Construction is expected to begin in 2028. We will be back in touch before that time to share detailed construction plans so you can know what to expect. Throughout, we will continue to use share any project updates through the project page.

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