Urban parks

[tomh009]

An easy way for Kitchener to encourage more green space is to either:
a) set aside some of the current surface parking lot foot print for public green space
b) compel developers to leave a portion of their property as privately-owned-public-space
c) encourage/maintain set backs from existing sidewalks to allow benches, trees, or other public amenities that invite street activity rather than hard urban surface that encourage swift passage to a destination.

Compelling developers to do this would require changes to the zoning definitions.

An easier one would be to offer developers a trade, increased density or reduced setbacks in exchange for publicly-accessible green space.