Monthly Archives: September 2011

Are there problems with the integrity of the consultation process on the “Comox-Helmcken Greenway”? Perhaps yes, perhaps not. This is an open question, but we encourage neighbours in our community to keep an eye on this topic, as it may … Continue reading →

[WEN has received this report was obtained from Beach Towers neighbours and passes it on for the community to review.] [Flash: It appears the Vancouver Heritage Commission meeting on Oct 3 has been cancelled, meaning that Beach Towers is now … Continue reading →

West End Neighbours has received this update from neighbours near Beach Towers, site of a controversial project being proposed under the STIR program. Visit http://www.beachtowers.ca for more information, including YouTube video of original proposal. [Update: Initial reports are that on … Continue reading →

SOURCE: http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/streets/greenways/city/comox-greenway/index.htm Remaining dates: October 2011: Workshops at local schools Elsie Roy Elementary School Lord Roberts Elementary School Lord Roberts Annex Elementary School King George Secondary School  Completed dates:

[Updated] Today’s Vancouver Sun carries an interesting column by Don Cayo, titled “Should the role of city planners be sharply reduced?” (Click here for article.) In it he interviews former mayor Sam Sullivan, and refers to the St John’s Church demolition … Continue reading →

Here are the results of our street poll at our table on Davie Day, September 10, 2011. See bottom for full text of questions. (Hover mouse over image to reveal controls.) Questions: Are you satisfied with the way in which … Continue reading →

On September 13, 2011, workers began at 7:50 and by 9 am this holly tree was down. This is the third tree to come down around Maxine’s. Apparently, the first on the corner of the back lane was diseased and … Continue reading →

Hundreds of people stopped by our table on Davie Day, corner of Thurlow and Davie, on September 11, 2011. Below are photos and an image of the poll we took. More news and analysis will be provided soon.

The City has just announced the chance for community input on the proposed “Comox-Helmcken Greenway,” which will run along Comox Street, through the heart of the West End. “The Comox-Helmcken Greenway is part of the City Greenway network, connecting Stanley … Continue reading →

(Note: WEN has word that the City is now hiring a planner (Planner II, temporary full time) for the West End planning process. Application deadline is Sept 13.) Also, the Grandview-Woodland Area Council (GWAC) monthly meeting on Sept 12 will … Continue reading →