VIU students bring new plan to brighten downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO — A fresh pair of eyes has brought new ideas about how to revitalize downtown Nanaimo.
A group of VIU graphic design students, known as ACE Nanaimo, developed a project to bring colour and events to the downtown.
In the presentation to Nanaimo council, they pinpointed more art walls, a community garden in Diana Krall Plaza and more visuals to guide tourists who visit during all seasons.
“Currently Diana Krall Plaza is full of potential but it’s not quite living up to it,” student Nigel Neufeld said. “While we feel an art wall would definitely liven up the location, a community garden has the potential to turn the plaza into a hub.”