Strathcona, Vancouver's First Neighbourhood
Strathcona, Vancouver’s oldest and truly unique neighbourhood, has been called a slum, “home of the working man,” and absolutely charming. Starting out as a collection of shacks and cottages around the Hastings Mill, it developed into a residential area that quickly moved south and east away from the mill... Read More about Strathcona and the area's history »Read the Report. Sign the Petition.
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(Why you ask? I'm already on the SRA mailing list! Here's why: the old mailing list was open to anyone anywhere and so we had no way of knowing who was and was not a resident. As the Strathcona Residents...
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
A couple updates on items that came up at our last meeting...
Support for an Arterial at National-Charles
At the September meeting, members voted to support a proposal presented by Richard Taplin for an arterial route at National-Charles, an option the City has yet to fully consider. Richard's presentation has been turned into a comprehensive report that details the many downsides of the William, Malkin and Prior options and makes the case for National...
We’ll be restarting our monthly meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre. Here is a revised agenda:
7-8 PM
Brief Updates on Ongoing Issues:
What’s Up with the Community Panel? Susanna Haas Lyons is overseeing the Community Panel that’s supposed to recommend where the new arterial should go. The panel was supposed to be convening now, but the team in charge has yet to set parameters or begin recruiting. Susanna is unable to attend but will...We’ll be restarting our monthly meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre.
The September meeting will be a chance to catch up on and strategize about ongoing issues - and bring up new ones. Here’s the still- evolving agenda…
What’s Up with the Community Panel? We’ve invited Susanna Haas Lyons to give an update. She’s overseeing the Community Panel that’s supposed to recommend where the new arterial should go. So far, the panel has not even begun...SRA JULY NEWSLETTER
Happy Canada Day Weekend!
Next Saturday, July 7, is the 22nd Annual UNION STREET BLOCK PARTY, one of the liveliest summer events in the hood. Everyone’s invited. It’s from 5-10 PM on the 600 block of Union. There will be live music, dancing, activities for kids and street hockey. Please bring food to share, reusable dishes and chairs and tables.
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If you’re a Strathcona resident and haven’t signed up to join the SRA, please take this...
SRA JUNE NEWSLETTER
HAVE YOU JOINED THE SRA YET?
Starting in May, we’re asking residents to officially join the SRA by signing up online. Why? Until now, all we’ve had are e-mails. Having the names, addresses, contact info and interests of people who actually live here will make us a far better organized and effective group. It’s free. It’s confidential. Just because you’re on our e-mail list doesn’t mean you’re signed up. So if you want to stay involved and informed about...
Thanks to all who attended the April SRA meeting. For those who weren’t able to attend, minutes are attached.
For those of you who sent written complaints about the train, the SRA has filed a formal complaint (also attached) to the Canadian Transportation Agency, which deals primarily with noise issues. On other fronts, we are requesting anyone affected by prolonged blockages at the Prior crossing, particularly users of the 22 bus, to report any blockages...