AN OPEN SPACE
According to the Mayor, some councillors favour' leasing 'or building upon the triangle of land at the back of the Royal Oak Hotel, now that this space is not; required for a war memorial. The Mayor himself is opposed to this course and desires to see the area kept'as an open space and planted. We feel, sure that the majority of citizens will share this opinion. Tn the heart of the business area Wellington has no open spaces similar to those which are to be found in .American and Canadian towns, and in some English cities. As time goes on it-.■yidlLbecome more difficult and more expensive to provide such spaces, and this opportunity ' which now presents itself should not be lost. Business people with their offices, and shop's in the town may not notice the absence of rest parks, tut it is most noticeable to; visitors from the country and suburbs. Except, for the seats by the Union Bank and the Public Library there are no places from Courtenay place to Government. Buildings - where women tired with' shopping may sit and rest for awhile. To remedy this, even in a small measure, is a desirable aim.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1924, Page 6
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199AN OPEN SPACE Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1924, Page 6
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