The downtown pedestrian mall is over for another year and the capital city is now seeking public input on how to improve the annual attraction.
The pedestrian mall drew large crowds again this year.
Councillor Jill Bruce says they introduced some new additions to the mall this summer, which proved to be a big hit.
Weekly markets filled with local vendors, art displays, and concerts on Water Street were all events added to the fold this year on top of all the usual activities held during the summer months.
A big party is happening at the Pedestrian Mall right now! Shanneygannock are holding a free concert until 5pm. It feels like everyone in St. John's and their dog is down here today! #yyt #vocmsummer pic.twitter.com/HVS6AoELPr
— YOUR VOCM (@590VOCM) August 31, 2024
Bruce says they’re already looking ahead to next summer and are turning to the public for suggestions.
“We just want to make sure what we’re doing is working,” she said. The city is open to hearing any feedback on what they liked about the mall and what they’d like to see done differently.
People can weigh in by completing an online survey, email engage@stjohns.ca, or call 311.
The deadline for comment is September 29.