Parking costs and pedestrian-free access were some of the ideas discussed at a St. George's town meeting at Penno's Wharf this week.

More than 30 people, including Tourism Minister the Hon. David Dodwell, turned up for the third presentation of the St. George's Town Heritage Plan which is aimed at making St. George's more accessible for residents and visitors.

Among the ideas proposed -- a final plan will be presented in six weeks -- are a three-storey car park at Tiger Bay that will house 155 cars and several hundred cycles and a two-storey car park where the St. George's community centre is currently situated.

Duke of York Street in the town centre will be transformed with colourful pavements, a five-foot wide sidewalk on either side, and pedestrian-level street lights.

The goal is to reduce the conflict between pedestrians who wish to walk and shop and cars that use the street as a thoroughfare.

A heritage sign made of Bermuda stone will be placed at the entrance to St.

George's near the Swing Bridge and create a gateway into the old town.

There are also plans to surround King's Square with trees and benches to allow residents and visitors to relax in the shade.

Architect Mr. Stanley Kennedy, who helped to design the plan, said the object is to create a town that works for the residents first and foremost.

"The most successful plans for visitors are the places that address the concerns of residents.

"Plastic places which are created only for the guests never work because when the guests go they die.

"Our aim is to give primary priority to the residents of St. George's and we need your involvement to succeed.''