City planning to alternate between east and west editions of Open Streets Windsor [Video]

As the City of Windsor celebrates the first east-end edition of its popular Open Streets event, officials say it likely won’t be the last.

The 2024 edition took place Sunday and marked the first time Open Streets Windsor was held on an eight-kilometre route, between Windsor’s Via Italia and Riverside neighbourhoods.

Going forward, Windsor’s manager of events and tourism said the city is planning to have Open Streets Windsor alternate between the the west and east sides for years to come.

“We absolutely heard from the community, trying to find different ways that we can explore other neighbourhoods,” said Michelle Staadegaard, manager of culture and events for the City of Windsor.

“This is a great way for us to work with Riverside, Pillette, Via Italia, as well as Ottawa and Ford City, on providing Open Streets in a new area.”

The first Open Streets event took place in Windsor as …