West End Residents Association

Downtown Bus Service Review Open House

Admin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:21:55 +0000

The Downtown Vancouver Local Bus Service Review is a joint initiative of the City of Vancouver and TransLink. The objective of the review is to develop a near term (one- to five-year) vision for the bus network in the downtown core.

Attend the Downtown Local Bus Service Review open house and learn more about this project, talk with the study team and share your thoughts on how to improve bus service in downtown Vancouver.

June 22, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay St)

Public Walk: Comox-Helmcken Greenway June 29

Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:37:23 +0000

The City is accepting feedback on the road construction of the long-awaited Comox-Helmcken Greenway.

WERA is hosting a public walk of the Greenway on June 29th. We’ll get started at 11:00 am from the corner of Comox & Chilco. A City Engineer will join us to answer our questions about the construction efforts. Everyone is welcome!

Sign up here to participate in the walk:

Laneways: Self-Guided Tour

Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:27:48 +0000

The City’s community plan team has put together a self-guided Laneways 2.0 tour package and made it available online.

1. Click here to download the package

2. Take the tour!

3. After completing the tour, you can complete the questionnaire.

Car Free Day June 16

Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:47:33 +0000

Community Plan Open Houses

Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:00:14 +0000

Mark your calendars for the next set of open houses which will cover the refined community plan draft directions.

Wednesday, June 19, 4-7 pm at Best Western Sands Hotel (1755 Davie)

Saturday, June 22, 1-4 pm at West End Strawberry Festival (Barclay Heritage Square)

Tuesday, June 25, 4-7 pm at Blue Horizon Hotel (1225 Robson)

ABOUT THE WEST END COMMUNITY PLAN

In April 2012, the City initiated a new Community Planning process for the West End. When completed, the plan will provide long-range guidance on a variety of issues – including housing, transportation, parks and public space, social issues, arts, culture, heritage and more. The new plan will replace the older West End Commercial Policy Plan (1986) and West End Residential Areas Policy Plan (1987).

For information on our planning work to date, upcoming events and opportunities for public involvement, please stay in touch via the following means:

Web & List-serv sign-up: vancouver.ca/westendplan
Email: westendplan@vancouver.ca
Twitter: @westendplan
Telephone: 3-1-1

Counselling available at GNH

Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:02 +0000

Gordon Neighbourhood House will now be offering a FREE counselling service on Saturdays from 10am-2pm (Starting June 1, 2013).

To book an appointment you just need to call 604-683-2554 or email welcome@gordonhouse.org

Car Free Day needs your help

Admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:21:02 +0000

Calling all volunteers!

Car Free Day Pet Parade June 16

Admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:18:36 +0000

Calling All Recycling Champions!

Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:36:02 +0000

Vancouver trash talk is hosting 2 meetings next week for recycling enthusiasts living in West End or Mount Pleasant multi-unit residential buildings.

Come to one of the following meetings in May to learn more about how to start up a food scraps recycling initiative in your own building, meet like minded folks in your community, and share engagement strategies to involve your neighbours in recycling.

Note that free childminding is available, please register as soon as possible.

Two Dates:

Wed May 8, 2013, 7-8:30pm at Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton St)
Sat May 11, 2013 from 2-3:30pm at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 E. Broadway)

Registration Link

For information, visit our website: vancouver trash talk

1365 Burnaby Development

Admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:04:52 +0000

The City has received a Development Application from Amanat Architect to develop a new 6 storey, 21 unit residential rental building with 2 levels of underground parking accessed from Burnaby Street.

Further information on this project can be found by clicking on the link below:

http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/1365burnaby/index.htm