As our world gets claustrophobic, catastrophic, and even apocalyptic, Nature finds a way to take the edge off.
Arbutus Greenway June 1
Photo by Michael Alexander
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The ancient CP railway track continues to change into one of Vancouver’s treasures.
While there a few days ago, I was reminded that the Arbutus Greenway became the subject of a classic battle between Vancouver’s citizens and a small band of preservationists, who wanted this 42-acre strip of Vancouver’s land to remain a private park for local able-bodied walkers — exclusivity defined.
That noisy clash of wills seems to me now like a preview in miniature of the upcoming one over the vast acreage of Vancouver’s land now exclusively zoned for low density. A.K.A. the “City Plan”. Blogger and pundit fodder for many years, I should think.
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Found this while taking a break last Saturday from the never ending flow of news from the 2018 civic election.
Sylvia says this photo looks like it’s moving, all by itself.
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It looks like a carefully curated theme, but really, there are just so many families with kids out there in the world of people who ride bikes. They just keep on riding into my pix.
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During these waning days of the Vancouver civic election, I took an afternoon pause to enjoy our wonderful city — and reflect on the decisions that have made it what it is.
Perhaps, too, we could all reflect on what Vancouver might have become had the city’s voters made different choices.
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Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway is already a well-used and beloved part of the city. Despite its evolving state, and even as the main design is heading for city council approval and funding at the July 11 meeting (starting at 0930), people are using it for lots of reasons.
A research team called INTERACT (@TeamInteractCA), 44 people strong, is turning its attention to the Greenway —among other places in other cities — from the health point of view.
The question they’re asking: what is the health impact of real world urban forms? The team hopes to provide big-data research to advance the science of building healthy cities.
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When deciding to build this attractive rental property, Strand Developments latched onto a site adjoining the good old Arbutus Greenway.
As with the City of Richmond, and elsewhere in Metro Vancouver, it seems transportation has become a decision-making factor with more than one dimension.
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Who likes Vancouver’s plans for the Arbutus Greenway? A lot of people, it seems. Including me, it must be said.
The City of Vancouver released this 40-page Consultation Summary Report on public responses to their spring 2018 proposed design concept.
I count 2,015 people who commented via the usual methods: online survey, Open House events (4), Advisory Committee meetings (5), and Stakeholder meetings (ongoing).
You can review my thoughts on the Greenway’s proposed design concept here; a snapshot of the results follows.
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From Dianna, along the Arbutus Greenway:
How to make a sign look awesome: plant a bunch of wildflowers.
Even the portapotties are landscaped. Portapoppies?
Also, work at Marine Drive: reconfiguring the bike lane and adding a signal. I had my own personal escort across the busy street.
Thank you, Vancouver, for making the awesome Arbutus Greenway even more awesome.