Al2 - Sunday, May 27, 1984 - North Shore News

EDGEMONT

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MERCHANTS IN Edgemont Village are keep-
ing their fingers crossed that their soon-to-be-

completed
business 1n the area.

‘“‘There’s been no change
yet. If anything, business ts
down right now due to the
construction that’s been go-
ing on for about three to
four weeks,’’ says Ray
Matheson, of Gregg TV and
Radio Ltd. ‘‘The area cer-
tainly looks more appealing
and the customers are
noticing it and commenting
on it. I’m personally hoping
that the project helps out the
businesses. But I'll know
more in about six months.’’

John Toomer of Van-
couver General Insurance
Agency is not one to mince
words. He bluntly says the
area was previously an
‘‘eyesore’’ and was in dire
need of a facelift.

‘‘Overall, I’m pleased with
the project. Everything,
especially the colour of the
lamp-posts, really adds to
the area. Plus, we'll benefit
from publicity, since pro-
motion is part and parcel of

the whole project,’’ said
Toomer.

The Edgemont Village
Revitalization project) was

iniually introduced to North
Vancouver District Council
in the fall of 1981. The
provincial government con-
tributed an outright grant of
$5,000 for planning costs,
then made preferable loans
available to the merchants tn
the amount of $365,000.
‘“‘Normally the provincial

revitalization

stimulates

JOANNE MacDONALD

government only contributes
7S per cent funding towards
beautification, but they were
so impressed with the

project

Edgemont project they
donated 100 per cent
towards the project,’’ says
district planner Kai
Kreuchen. ‘‘They’ve also
made facade improvement
grants available to

merchants, up to a max-
imum of $200 per metre of
frontage.’’

The $1.9 million tab for
local improvement and
beautification costs were
shared jointly by the District
and local merchants.

Susan Rhodes, of the
Clairvoyance Boutique, says
several longtime residents
have made positive com-
ments regarding the project.
As for local florist Peter
Haddaway, he says it is a
‘‘real treat to have
sidewalks.""

Edgemont Village Mer-
chants Association president
Ron Statham says he is
grateful for the contribu-
ulons and cooperation from
the provincial government
and the District of North
Vancouver.

Statham says several
merchanis have begun to
“spruce up their buildings’’
since the project began, with

many already gearing up for
the Village’s grand opening
on June 2.

In addition to both pro-
vincial and municipal
dignitaries, the opening will
feature a parade, music by
local bands, refreshments, a
fashion show and _ several
other activities.

Future Village promotions
are being planned for the
fall.

photo submitted

WHAT ONCE was Edgemont Village as captured on film in 1949. The scene has changed

from this to...

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NEWS photo Terry Peters

... @ sparkling new street, widened and accented with bright red lamp-posts and decorative brick treatment. The merchants

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