2010-vision-statement--1 | Strathcona Residents' Association

Strathcona 2010
A Clear Vision for our Community

1. Define Strathcona

Agree on the geographical boundaries of Strathcona

Dedicate a senior planner to coordinate development for Strathcona

Initiate a comprehensive, long-term planning process for Strathcona

Review zoning in order to support all other objectives in this document

2. Build on History

Strathcona has a history as a dense, compact and diverse neighbourhood— one in which generations can live and work, shop and play. The following strategies will help us build on that history.

Update and respect Vancouver’s Heritage Registry

Preserve industrial land uses

No displacement of existing residents

Retain RT-3 zoning

3. Regain A Healthy Balance

Implement these steps to dilute the over-large proportion of community people who are addicted, in recovery from addiction, or mentally ill:

Build more market housing

Revitalize East Hastings, our shopping street

Increase amenities for the community

Maintain total volume of social services at current levels only

Reinforce the presence of our creative arts community

Embrace elements of green living such as renewable energy, farmers markets, and community gardens

4. Densify Appropriately and Sustainably

We believe that the key to a healthier and more productive community is in densifying carefully and appropriately in order to regain a healthy balance among all people resident in Strathcona.

Nurture existing non-market housing developments

Some height on arterial streets, but no towers anywhere

Retain existing buildings where possible

Build to the highest LEED standards where suitable

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