Windsor councillor aims to brighten up the waterfront with new Ferris wheel [Video]

Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino feels a Ferris wheel is a no-brainer and has asked city administration to look into the possibility of one in a parking lot along the river front in downtown Windsor.

“I’ve never seen a parking lot become an attraction. We need attractions in the downtown core and I think this is a great idea.”

Agostino, who says the attraction would cost close to 90-thousand US, recently rode a Ferris wheel in Seattle that was a destination with other things to do. He feels the riverfront parking lot is a great spot to help connect the riverfront with the downtown.

“I think that it’s a great idea,” said Samantha Carbajal. “I definitely think that it will contribute to traffic and fun functions down at the Riverside. My only concern that I think should be taken into consideration is parking.

Agostino has found a Ferris wheel reminiscent …