WERA gives FREE potties to area toddlers

Saturday July 17, 2010

11 am

Nelson Park

The redevelopment of Nelson Park was completed in 2007. The completion of the park was the result of a three-year process involving individuals and groups from the West End community who met regularly to assist in shaping a new vision of the park. The West End Residents Association (WERA) participated in this process.

WERA is excited about the renewal and the significant improvements to the public realm such as the new enclosed dog run, community garden, playground equipment, open spaces and water features. However, WERA, and other participants in the process, were disappointed about the destruction of the field house and the public washrooms housed in that building. The public washroom is a vital component of the public realm of the West End and it desperately needs to be replaced.

Thanks to the redevelopment, Nelson Park is again becoming a well-used public amenity. On any day of the week, there are people sitting, strolling, chatting, playing with their dogs in the dog run, gardening, or taking their children to the playground. And on Saturdays in the Summer the park really comes alive thanks to the West End Farmers Market. Unfortunately none of the park users — dog owners, parents, children, sunbathers, market vendors and customers — have access to a washroom.

Therefore, WERA is sending out a call to action to parents and other users of the park. Nelson Park needs a public washroom!

On Saturday, July 17th at 11:00am, WERA will kick start the action by giving out free potties to toddlers in Nelson Park and leaving some potties in the park for the use of children while in the park. Please come out to the park and support WERA’s call to action!

Because when you have to go….you have to go!

CHRIS CARLSSON IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!

Chris is director of the multimedia history project Shaping San Francisco and was one of the founders and editors of the San Francisco magazine Processed World

He also co-founded the monthly bike-ins known as Critical Mass that have spread to five continents and over 300 cities. Carlsson has edited four books, published a novel, After the Deluge, (Full Enjoyment Books: 2004) and his most recent work is Nowtopia (AK Press: 2008).

He will be in Vancouver from June 16th – 20th as part of Car Free Vancouver Day!

Chris will be speaking about Critical Mass, pirate radio, guerrilla gardeners and the invisible revolution of everyday life that is setting the foundation to address for profound global challenges of the era, from climate change to social decay.

Car Free Vancouver Day is hosting three events with Chris:

Wednesday, June 16th : 7:00
Gordon House, 1019 Broughton St.
Co-sponsored by West End Residents Association

Thursday, June 17th : 7:00
Riddim and Spice, 1945 Commercial Drive
Co – sponsored by the Work Less Party and Gateway Sux

Saturday, June 19th : 1:00
Mt. Pleasant Community Centre, #1 Kingsway
Co-sponsored by Our Community Bikes and Momentum Magazine

Join Facebook Event

“Planning for Change – What Makes the West End Great?”
Presented by West End Residents Association (WERA)
1-3 pm at the Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson St.

The West End is a wonderful place to live. But what makes it so great? What can we, as residents, do to ensure a livable future for the neighbourhood in the midst of change?

This interactive forum will explore intersections and tensions between affordability, sustainability, and livability in the West End, with a focus on optimizing change and encouraging progressive, inclusive dialogue on the community’s future.

Join us!

This forum is the continuation of WERA’s campaign for community-based planning and a comprehensive community vision for the West End. It will include a planning workshop for residents and a presentation by Brent Toderian, Director of Planning City of Vancouver.

City of Vancouver host a West End discussion on community needs and affordable housing, second session

Thursday, May 13, 6;30 pm – 8:30 pm
Empire Landmark Hotel
1400 Robson Street,
Crystal Ball Room
(both sessions will provide the same information and follow the same format. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided)

Rezoning open house for 1754 Pendrell Street.

Today

Wednesday May 12, 4:00 pm – 7 pm
Best Western Sands Hotel,
1755 Davie Street

For more information on the proposed rezoning:rezoning centre website

City of Vancouver
Wednesday May 12, 2010
May 12, 2010
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson St., Crystal Ballroom
Contact: Debra Bodner 604-829-4217
This session will provide interested members of the West End community with an opportunity to learn about and discuss key issues in the area, and provide comments to City staff regarding community needs