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VPSN Civil City Housing & Homelessness Workshop: Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who came out to our November 13 forum Civil City, Housing & Homelessness. The event saw a capacity audience gather to hear about some of the sticking points that are preventing more action from taking place... Continue reading »
Downtown Ambassadors Private Security Program Seeks to Expand with Public Dollars
The Downtown Ambassadors program – run by Genesis Security on behalf of a number of BIA’s – is looking to expand with the aid of upwards of a a half-million dollars in public dollars. The VPSN is concerned about this... Continue reading »
Parks Board – No Net Loss of Greenspace
We were disappointed that that the majority of Parks Board members chose not to support a motion by Commissioner Spencer Herbert to ensure “No Net Loss of Greenspace.” Given the increasing pressures of development, and the fact that more people... Continue reading »
EcoDensity – Public Consultation and Media
There’ll be more consultation on the City’s EcoDensity project, following a presentation to City Council last week. From the subsequent press-release that was sent out on November 30: “On November 27, 2007, Council received a progress report on EcoDensity and... Continue reading »
Restorative Justice Week 2007: RJ & “Free Space”
Restorative Justice Week 2007 On November 21 Mayor Sullivan Issued an Official Proclamation for Restorative Justice Week. It was affirming nod to a more collaborative, community-building alternative to the current justice system. “RJ,” as one local organization defines it, “seeks... Continue reading »