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Poll in Support of a Smoke-Free Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall
The OCSH has received numerous complaints from the public about second-hand smoke and cigarette butt litter on Ottawa’s Sparks Street Mall.
In response to both these complaints and to the Sparks Street Mall's public consultation on challenges affecting the pedestrian mall, we submitted a letter to the Sparks Street Mall, requesting a smoke-free policy. (Read our interview with CBC Ottawa about the smoke-free policy.)
We support the efforts of Ottawa's historic pedestrian mall to create an engaging social, cultural, tourist and economic hub by hosting fundraising events (e.g. for women's cancers, Easter Seals, Kidney Foundation), blood donor clinics, children's events, amusement rides, culinary festivals, farmers’ market, salsa dancing, artist alley, and live music and sporting events. Unfortunately, the second-hand smoke and butt litter are spoiling the fun and our health.
Help us make Ottawa's historic pedestrian mall smoke-free! Show your support by voting in our online poll.
In response to both these complaints and to the Sparks Street Mall's public consultation on challenges affecting the pedestrian mall, we submitted a letter to the Sparks Street Mall, requesting a smoke-free policy. (Read our interview with CBC Ottawa about the smoke-free policy.)
We support the efforts of Ottawa's historic pedestrian mall to create an engaging social, cultural, tourist and economic hub by hosting fundraising events (e.g. for women's cancers, Easter Seals, Kidney Foundation), blood donor clinics, children's events, amusement rides, culinary festivals, farmers’ market, salsa dancing, artist alley, and live music and sporting events. Unfortunately, the second-hand smoke and butt litter are spoiling the fun and our health.
Help us make Ottawa's historic pedestrian mall smoke-free! Show your support by voting in our online poll.
Why Should the Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall Go Smoke-Free?
- There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke, even outdoors.
- Protect children, area employees, shoppers, tourists, and everyone else who goes to the mall’s 20 eateries and 85 stores.
- Provide access to clean air, especially for individuals with breathing difficulties.
- Protect patients and health care providers at medical, dental and eye care clinics.
- Create a cleaner, butt-free environment.
- Help mall employees and patrons quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
Jurisdictions with Smoke-Free Pedestrian Malls, Plazas, Outdoor Shopping Areas and Street Fairs:
- Times Square and Herald Square in New York City
- City of Toronto (eight public squares)
- Inglis Place in Truro, Nova Scotia
- Burbank, California
- Calabasas, California
- Loma Linda, California
- Pasadena, California
- Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach, California
- San Franciso, California
- El Cajon, Del Mar, and Solano Beach in San Diego, California
- Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California
- Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado
- Rundle Mall in Adelaide, Australia
- Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, Australia
- Ipswich, Australia
- Elizabeth Street Mall and Wellington Court in Hobart, Australia
- Brisbane Street and Quadrant Malls in Launceston, Australia
- The Causeway Lane in Melbourne, Australia
- Hay Street Mall, Murray Street Mall, and Forrest Place Mall in Perth, Australia
