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Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
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Future of the Peace Fountain
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Myra Horwath
How the people step up when someone needs help.
How the people step up when someone needs help.
Supported a comment by Dianne R on
Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
Dianne R
I am glad that the peace fountain is continuing to be a part of our community. Change isn’t always embraced because people get used to seeing an iconic symbol. I think updating and modernizing the fountain will be amazing so that many generations can enjoy the fountain just as I have for the last 40 years!! Coventry Park is my go to place to have a breathtaking view of the sunset. I realize that it may not be be possible; however if the lights on the fountain (without the water) was operational in the winter, it would be a beautiful place to have a winter walk with lights for the holiday season. The park trees could be decorated for a beautiful place to take a stroll.
I am glad that the peace fountain is continuing to be a part of our community. Change isn’t always embraced because people get used to seeing an iconic symbol. I think updating and modernizing the fountain will be amazing so that many generations can enjoy the fountain just as I have for the last 40 years!! Coventry Park is my go to place to have a breathtaking view of the sunset. I realize that it may not be be possible; however if the lights on the fountain (without the water) was operational in the winter, it would be a beautiful place to have a winter walk with lights for the holiday season. The park trees could be decorated for a beautiful place to take a stroll.
Supported a comment by Charlotte Loaring on
Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
Charlotte Loaring
I envision a future peace fountain to appeal to all peoples, from a land or water perspective. A large-sized fountain would maintain its role as a recognizable landmark. I would love to see it "well-lit" at night - the coloured lights over the years have always brought me pure joy. A fountain that allows for "change" in terms of varying design while operating would peak interest, and encourage the values of versatility and adaptability. When I think of a particular shape that means PEACE to me, I think of a circle, and the unity that it symbolizes. Lastly, if there are ways to allow for the fountains operational usage over a broader time-frame (i.e., earlier in spring / later in fall), I feel any attempt to lengthen its season would be a good thing to strive for.
I envision a future peace fountain to appeal to all peoples, from a land or water perspective. A large-sized fountain would maintain its role as a recognizable landmark. I would love to see it "well-lit" at night - the coloured lights over the years have always brought me pure joy. A fountain that allows for "change" in terms of varying design while operating would peak interest, and encourage the values of versatility and adaptability. When I think of a particular shape that means PEACE to me, I think of a circle, and the unity that it symbolizes. Lastly, if there are ways to allow for the fountains operational usage over a broader time-frame (i.e., earlier in spring / later in fall), I feel any attempt to lengthen its season would be a good thing to strive for.
Supported a comment by Cat Turner on
Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
Cat Turner
Family or solo walks to the Peace Fountain are the highlight of hot summer nights in Windsor.
Family or solo walks to the Peace Fountain are the highlight of hot summer nights in Windsor.
Supported a comment by David Brooks on
Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
David Brooks
In 3 years from now Windsor will have a brand new Gordie Howe bridge, a refurbished Tunnel, and potentially a new Peace Fountain. Wow!! Where else has this kind of investment being done in North America??
In 3 years from now Windsor will have a brand new Gordie Howe bridge, a refurbished Tunnel, and potentially a new Peace Fountain. Wow!! Where else has this kind of investment being done in North America??
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
It is so beautiful & we are proud to have it - love the new floating fountain idea - where it looks like a snow globe in Winter - Perfect. Love to take out of town people there - take my walks here - a beautiful spot for Windsor & with all the beautiful flower gardens - you could not ask for more!
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
Just beautiful for all seasons!!
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month ago
I love it!! So beautiful in winter also - looks like a snow globe!! What a wonderful idea!
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month, 1 week ago
there is weddings - proms - travellers -Windsorites gather & take many pictures of the fountain & the beautiful flowers - maybe a hotographer could be down there to take pics of the travellers that want them - like in Vegas!
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month, 1 week ago
You have to have power for it - must be a way to get it going cheaper - the Detroit river water?
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month, 1 week ago
The Peace fountain as it is - gathers the community together just standing around it- people from all nationalities - countries - just so enjoy our beautiful fountain!!
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month, 1 week ago
The Peace Fountain - is so peaceful - we could look at it forever - what City has something so beautiful - the beautiful lights at dusk just are so pretty - maybe some music certain times of the day?
Commented on Future of the Peace Fountain
1 month, 1 week ago
t see the awe in people's faces when they see it for the first time - especially people from other countries. We are so lucky to have it - please keep it and the lights - maybe some music at certain times of the day?
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Supported a comment by Renay Grant on
Future of the Peace Fountain
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Renay Grant
Please leave it as is. Repair it. It is not a bad thing to have history in the city. As for what you want it to “represent, or include” it’s a beautiful water feature, don’t get political . Leave it alone
Please leave it as is. Repair it. It is not a bad thing to have history in the city. As for what you want it to “represent, or include” it’s a beautiful water feature, don’t get political . Leave it alone
The smiles of Families strolling together, Beautiful Gardens, The Belle Isle Carillon playing music, benches to sit awhile, The Downtown Detroit Skyline in the distance, freighters passing by, fog horns, patient then excited fishermen, Children running as the wind catches the spray of the fountain, The changing colours at night, the power of the water fountain shooting high into the air, The thundering sound of the water droplets landing on the river, ice cream cones with friends on a summer’s day and come winter, the ice bergs clinking as they bump into each other floating down the river.