While it is sad for the community to have lost an option for private education, we have incredible public and private schools for EGR residents. What could serve this neighborhood well is community space, be it a garden, park or playground. There are no other options nearby for outdoor play other than the playgrounds for the now-vacant school. The property should not be zoned for commercial use, as it would detract from the close community feel of this neighborhood.
To add to the value of such a space, the city should enforce improved speed monitoring down the one-way streets that border St. Stephen’s. The city should also consider replacing or repairing many of the sidewalks in the neighborhood, which pale in comparison to the quality of sidewalks in other areas of EGR.