Springer Market Square to be Reshaped into Square.

Springer Market Square in its current rectangular configuration. Source: Google Maps

In an effort to more accurately reflect its name, Springer Market Square will be reshaped into a square. After noting criticism about the traffic circle at Princess St. and Bath Road, which is not actually a circle, city council this week approved a motion to modify the shape of Springer Market Square to become a Square. 

Springer Market Square, known colloquially to local residents as Market Square is used year-round for many activities, including a skating rink, outdoor movie/hockey game viewing area, and, surprisingly, a market place. Despite the advantages the extra space provides, the area more closely resembles a rectangle rather than a square, which is described by dictionary website Merriam-Webster as "a rectangle with all four sides equal". In its current state, the shape very clearly does not meet this definition.

The city has put out a request for proposals for plans to reshape the square, adding in paid parking spots for the space that is recovered from the resulting modification. Local resident Blake Geometry likes the idea and has said that he believes the reshaping will reduce confusion when telling people something is located in "the Market Square". He also adds that the increased parking would be welcome to motorists, who often drive rectangular vehicles.

It is currently unknown what the timeline for such a project is or when plans to break ground will take shape.