SFU Public Square Presents: CITY CONVERSATIONS: Where will the traffic go? The viaducts, traffic, and neighbourhoods Next month it’s expected that council will consider whether to remove the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts, replacing them with new, ground-level roads and creating the opportunity for new housing for thousands of families, large parks, a restored False Creek [...]
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Yesterday was a good day for art that uses the wind. When I was riding with my daughter Mallika I was worried that we were going to be blown off our bikes the wind was blowing so hard. The tailwind was wonderful to have, but riding head long into it was terrible. The waves in [...]
From Active Transportation at the City of Vancouver Point Grey Road-Cornwall Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project Update Following up on our last update, this email is to provide you with information about the upcoming public open houses for the second phase of consultation for the Point Grey Road-Cornwall Avenue Corridor Project. The open houses will [...]
From Engineering at the City of Vancouver Point Grey Road-Cornwall Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project Update Since the last project update on February 21, 2013, staff have been working to analyze the results from the phase one online questionnaire, and develop feasible design options for the Point Grey-Cornwall Corridor. Please find a report summarizing the [...]
The TreeKeepers Program is now offering discounted trees is six pilot neighbourhoods and the West End is one of the selected communities. One can obtain a discounted tree by register at TreeKeepers. TreeKeepers is a Greenest City 2020 program to plant more trees on private property. Partners include Tree City, the EYA, The City of [...]
From the West End Planning Team: Plan directions open houses Since the planning process launched in April 2012, we’ve received a wide range of feedback from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, which has helped shape a set of directions. Drop in to an open house to learn more about the directions and have your say. [...]
From the West End Planning Team: Laneway use “Walkshops’ Attend a “walkshop” and think about how West End laneways could be used in the future, including surface and landscaping treatments, pedestrian facilities, benches, lighting, traffic calming, parking, and infill housing possibilities. Learn about the history and character of the laneways, and observe and discuss how [...]
The Mayor’s motion to study the health consequents of the expansion of a coal terminal passed with the support of Vision and Green Councillors. The NPA voted against the motion. Apparently NPA are okay with coal dust and climate change and it does not need to be studied. Interesting development from yesterdays debate from Council [...]
March 12, 2012 Council Update: The Mayor’s motion is referred to the Standing Committee of Planing, Transportation and Environment, on Wednesday March 13, at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers. At the next Vancouver Council meeting, Mayor Gregor Robertson will introduce another motion on the Port of Metro Vancouver Plans to expand it’s coal terminal. It [...]
husband, father, citizen, community organizer, , artist and always re-defining myself.
Brent, his wife Anita, and their daughters Safrin and Mallika are long-time residents of the West End.
