Lincoln in the Woods: What Shapes a Lasting Neighborhood

Lincoln in the Woods: What Shapes a Lasting Neighborhood 

Friday, May 1st from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Host: Deidre Ritsche - Border City Living (@bordercityliving)

Contact host: deidre@bordercityliving.com

This pocket of South Walkerville offers a clear example of how neighbourhoods are shaped over time. Originally developed in the years following World War I and later expanded with mid-century homes, the area reflects a pattern of incremental development across decades.

On this walk, we’ll explore how park planning, street layout, and decades of tree growth contribute to a neighbourhood that feels cohesive despite its mix of architectural styles. Along the way, we’ll look at how these elements influence long-term stability and desirability, and what they reveal about how strong neighbourhoods are formed and sustained.

About the host:

Deidre Ritsche is a co-founder of Border City Living, a Windsor-based real estate and marketing team known for its design-forward approach to homes and neighbourhoods. Her work focuses on how places are experienced through architecture, environment, and lifestyle, and how those elements shape the way people choose where to live.

Event type:

Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour

Starting/Ending location of the walk:

Corner of Gladstone Ave and Memorial Drive, Windsor

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ZR3FAo6Fhfh4otL7

Walking distance:

Participants can expect to walk 2km.

Audience:

• All ages welcome

  
  

Accessibility Notes: 

• Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills

  
  

Is there a bathroom nearby?

• No public bathroom available.

  
  

Where can attendees park?

• Free street parking around the starting/ending location

• Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks

  
  

Are dogs welcome?

• Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs

Photo credit: https://swoda.uwindsor.ca/node/2766