Business View Civil & Municipal | July 2022

54 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 mixed with newer development and a diverse collection of business and services. The wide streets and ample parking make it a perfect destination for an afternoon of shopping, and enjoying a meal. Young describes, “Our downtown is super walkable, with lots of room. We often have businesses spilling out onto the sidewalk and using up that space as additional selling or engagement space.” Snow adds, “Our downtown is a perfect little square. We have been very conscious to maintain commercial on our ground level. We do have a smattering of residential in some of our older buildings, which is nice because people get to live where the restaurants and the pubs are.” Attracting small business is an ongoing effort, with many local businesses expanding and moving into other areas of the community. This leaves room in the downtown for start-ups that take on the space that has been vacated. As this trend continues, Young relays that the bigger focus is on attracting development. She reports, Kentville, Nova Scotia is ready. Start planning your next move today Grow your business Enjoy your life www.kentville.ca #WeAreKentville