November 8, 2007
Upcoming Events
An Opportunity to Express Your Views
On the City's Proposed Changes to the Burrard Bridge
The City of Vancouver is holding two open houses for the public to
view and comment on the city's proposed plans to widen the sidewalk
and upgrade the lighting on the Burrard Bridge. The city is
proposing widening the existing sidewalks to approximately six metres
to provide improved pedestrian and cycling facilities across False
Creek. Staff and consultants from the project will answer questions
and receive comments and feedback. Let the City know that you value
the Art Deco Burrard Bridge and are opposed to them tampering with
this Vancouver work of art.
Thursday, November 15, 2007, 4pm - 7pm
H.R MacMillan Space Centre (Ray Whittick Lounge)
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Saturday, November 17, 2007, 1pm - 4pm
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre (Great Hall)
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
For more information on
the Burrard Bridge and the city's proposal, visit our website's Burrard Bridge pages here.
GIANTS LEAP: Film Event and Panel Discussion
on Neighbourhood Development Impacts
Join us on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7pm in viewing the recently released film GIANTS LEAP produced by Florence Debeugny and Lynsey Hamilton. Sponsored by Heritage Vancouver, this film documents the physical and architectural changes of Vancouver's Downtown South neighbourhood from early 2005 until mid 2007. It illustrates how development pressures, initiated through the City’s planning processes, are erasing the physical evidence of the past and replacing it with what some would question as good architectural and urban design choices. Through the eyes of a variety of residents and commentators, the film is an illustration of how rapid development has radically altered the lives of people who once called this neighbourhood home. More info >
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