Residents want Downtown Oakville style to be traditional Traditional style won the day when it came to Downtown Oakville's streetscape. Oakville Town council voted in that direction at Monday's (Oct. 3) Planning and Development Council meeting. The selection of style follows extensive public consultations and leads to Phase Two of the Lakeshore Road revitalization project -- choosing the individual furniture pieces. "Council appreciates the community had a strong preference for a traditional style of street furniture that could support and reinforce our Town's regard for preserving and complementing our heritage," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. In September, the Town invited residents to select, in-person or online, a preferred style for the downtown streetscape furnishings (streetlights, benches, bike rings and bollards) as part of the Lakeshore Road East Reconstruction and Streetscape Project. Each style option -- traditional, contemporary or classic -- was designed to complement the downtown heritage district. To connect with residents from across town, staff attended several high-traffic events/locations, including the Downtown Oakville Farmers' Market, the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and municipal community centres. Photos of furniture styles were on display and residents could vote on which they liked best. An online photo library and voting option was also available from Sept. 8-23. In total, 1,431 people participated and 867 (60.5 per cent) preferred traditional; 264 (18.5 per cent) contemporary; and 300 (21 per cent) classic. The Downtown BIA also did its own internal survey of its members, which resulted in a preference for the traditional style. With the furniture style chosen, the Town moves to the next phase of public consultations, which will take place later this fall and determine the individual furniture pieces. The preferred options will go before council for approval in early 2017. Once finalized, the new streetscape materials and furnishings will be used as part of the Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape Project slated to start in 2019, and for other streets in downtown Oakville as they are reconstructed in the future. The new curbs and pavers, approved by council in July, will be included when the town undertakes the rehabilitation of the Lakeshore Road Bridge at Sixteen Mile Creek starting in early 2017, including the roadway approaches between Navy and Forsythe streets. 5 | Friday, October 7, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Imagine...No more allergy symptoms forever A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Do you have: Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com Happy Thanksgiving! Let us get you to and from your Thanksgiving get-togethers. · Medical & Dental Appointments · Errands, Social Visits, Meetings Thinking of Retiring... Someday? Let's Talk. Visit our website to sign up for a free consultation. Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Jennifer Watson B.A. 220 Randall Street, Downtown Oakville 905-842-2100 peterwatsoninvestments.com We can take you back & from: · Alzheimer's Transportation · Lowest Airport Rates Our drivers are all First Aid CPR Trained 905.338.0044 · www.oakvilleunitedtaxi.com