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Metro Vancouver ‘Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel’ project survey + Open House 1 Nov (Wed). Public input sought on impacts for the West End.

Preparations for the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, a major Metro Vancouver project, are ticking along. Planners invite public input with an open house November 1 (Wed) and an online survey until November 29, 2023. At the open house you … Continue reading

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Important survey on ‘West End Community Hub site scenarios’: Online survey ends June 19, 2023, regarding current site of Joe Fortes Library, King George Secondary School, and West End Community Centre.

Public service announcement received from Anson and the W.E. Connect Team at the City of Vancouver (https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/weconnect). They would like to make a push for the survey for this phase of W.E. Connect. Update – article – Three options for … Continue reading

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New online ‘West End Community Forum’ launches 6 pm June 8 (Thu) 2023. Topic #1: Stanley Park Bike Lane & Beach Avenue. Speaker Bonnie Mackenzie (Stanley Park for All)

Public service announcement from Holly Hayes of A Beach for Everyone (https://abeachforeveryone.org), established in 2022 by a group of West End residents in Vancouver with the mission of ensuring our beaches and parks are a safe haven where everyone can … Continue reading

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City wants your input on West End Community Hub Renewal Plan (Community Centre, King George Secondary School, Joe Fortes Library, Fire Hall No. 6 relocation, and more). Survey starts May 18, 2023. Open houses and pop-up events.

Below is another announcement from City of Vancouver. This came via the West End Community Plan Implementation Newsletter today. We recommend you visit the Shape Your City web page for full information, background, and the survey link. ********* WE Connect: … Continue reading

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City of Vancouver seeks your input on a West End Waterfront plan. Survey ends in ten days (May 21). Pop-up events May 13, 16, 18.

Below is an announcement from City of Vancouver. This came via the West End Community Plan Implementation Newsletter today. We recommend you visit the Shape Your City web page for full information, background, and the three options being considered, nicknamed … Continue reading

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Public Hearing May 9 includes 57 and 60 storey twin towers by Bosa-Kingswood at 1040-1080 Barclay in the West End (Thurlow and Barclay)

The Public Hearing tonight (Tuesday, May 9, 2023) starts at 6 p.m. Item #5 is a major proposal for the West End by Perkins+Will Canada Architects Co., on behalf of Bosa-Kingswood Properties (Barclay) Inc. This link provides the Public Hearing … Continue reading

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West End Community Plan implementation – Transportation and public space update. Great interactive map online. Surveys and resources. It’s 10th Anniversary of West End Plan in 2023.

Above: Screengrab from drone video on CoV website. The City of Vancouver has recently launched a special interactive website, “West End Community Plan implementation – Transportation and public space update (Spring 2023). It’s nice to see this action happening this … Continue reading

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Bute Greenway (Phase 2) planning – Survey ends April 30 (Sunday)

News from City of Vancouver. The route runs from Coal Harbour to English Bay. Bute Greenway (Phase 2) The City of Vancouver is exploring ways to improve and prioritize Bute Street for walking, cycling and rolling with vibrant places for … Continue reading

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West End commercial streets: Davie, Robson and Denman – Survey ends April 30 (Sunday)

West End commercial streets: Davie, Robson and Denman Information from the City of Vancouver The West End commercial streets provide opportunities for locals and visitors to shop, work and play in the West End. We are focusing investment in these … Continue reading

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Public consult: West End Rezoning Policy ‘Secured rental housing option in Burrard Corridor’ – Public comment ended Feb 12. (Update – Council decision March 29)

Update: This item went to City Council for staff presentation and vote on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. It was approved with virtually no discussion. The only speaker was from developer Intracorp seeking relaxation of shadowing rules on Robson. About 1,800 … Continue reading

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