Signature Grant: Meewasin Valley Authority Improves Access for All
With the changing needs of our citizens and improving views on inclusion and accessibility, it is a challenge for all of us to ensure that everyone who lives in Saskatoon has an equal opportunity to take part in the beautiful community we all share.
The Meewasin Valley Authority has worked for decades to ensure that the natural beauty of our river valley is preserved all protected for the benefit of all. However, for quote a long time, wheelchair access to the Meewasin Trail in Kiwanis Memorial Park has been limited to entry points at either end, by 24th Street and the Broadway Bridge. The slope of the riverbank is a barrier to anyone who cannot navigate a fairly steep set of stairs, so this also limits access for some elderly people and those with mobility issues.
The Saskatoon Community Foundation is proud to partner with Meewasin Valley Authority through a $50,000.00 Signature Grant to create an accessible walkway from the upper trail to the lower trail as part of the construction of the new permanent rink building north of the Delta Bessborough Hotel.
Susan Lamb, MVA and Trevor Forrest, Saskatoon Community Foundation
