Yorkton,
as many other centres over the last few years, has jumped on the
'heritage' bandwagon and begun installing period lighting
in its downtown, along its main street and in new residential
developments in the north east. Choice of lighting
fixtures is by public and business committee, with daytime
aesthetics appearing to be the major factor in what is
used.
Concern:
Large amounts of sky glow, glare distracts from traffic
signals and makes pedestrians harder to see.
Current
Status:
On-going project. City and Business
Improvement District committee determined to see project
through regardless.
See 'West
Broadway'
for project info and photos.
Riverside
/ Riverside Terrace
Concern:
Opportunity for a 'model' neighbourhood lost.
Current
Status: FCOs
originally in plan do not appear; lantern & acorn
streetlamps installed instead. Jan08 -
lighting guidelines watered down.
Water
Treatment Plant (Logan
Green)
Concern:
Lights from new development will spoil great sky views
and walking areas along southern edge of City.
Current
Status:
FCity Planner contacted April 21, 2008 / awaiting reply.
Concern: All
may be undone by announced casino move to West Broadway
location; additionally, a 'light teepee' may be part of
the plan.
Current
Status: FCOs installled in fall of 2006, part of
Business Improvement District project. BID
ProjectPhotos
.
Yorkton
Public Library (parking
lot)
Current
Status:
Complete - FCOs installed with library
renovations (~2005?). (Photos)
.
