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 »
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...
The Strathcona Residents Association invites you to our April meeting on Wednesday, April 4, from 7-9 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre. We invite you to arrive at 7PM to catch up and mingle with your neighbours over refreshments. We will start our meeting at 7.15PM
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
Bike Share Discussion. Scott Edwards, manger of the city’s Public Bike Share program will be on hand to answer questions about the 5-6 bike stations coming soon to...
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has the power to take action to modify railroad operations if it finds they are causing "noise and/or vibration which constitutes...
SRA Monthly Meeting
Weds. March 7 7-9 PM Strathcona Community CentreAgenda:
1. Amanda Gibbs, the manager for Public Engagement for the City of Vancouver, will answer questions about the upcoming Community Panel being set up by the city to help decide on the best route for an arterial road to replace Prior. For background information, you can visit the project website at vancouver.ca/flatsarterial.
2. The Train Working Group has drafted a formal...
The Strathcona Residents Association invites you to our first monthly meeting of 2018 on Weds., Feb. 7, from 7-9 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre.
This year, one of the SRA’s goals is to help form and support "working groups" focused on specific local issues. We already have active groups dedicated to preserving Strathcona Park and stopping late night train noise. We’d like to know from you what other issues matter enough to have their own working groups:...Reminder that tonight's regularity scheduled SRA meeting is cancelled.
The last SRA meeting of the year is this Weds night, Dec. 6, 7-9 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre.
On the agenda: a presentation on proposed modular housing in our area, train noise complaints, port and park updates… and goals for 2018.
Come if you can, especially if you rarely do. Make Strathcona stronger by showing up.
Also: Aunt Leah’s, a charity that helps foster kids and mothers in need, is holding a one-day only fund raising Christmas Tree pop up sale on...
Please join us for our last regular meeting for 2017
SRA December Monthly Meeting Weds. Dec. 6, 7-9 PM Strathcona Community Centre For our December meeting, we will be looking will back to our gatherings and efforts in 2017 and review these against what we set out to accomplish as a community group. The conversation will include: A review of the issues we’ve addressed this year: the proposal for an arterial road through Strathcona Park, the expansion of the...Please join us for our last regular meeting for 2017
SRA December Monthly Meeting Weds. Dec. 6, 7-9 PM Strathcona Community Centre For our December meeting, we will be looking will back to our gatherings and efforts in 2017 and review these against what we set out to accomplish as a community group. The conversation will include: A review of the issues we’ve addressed this year: the proposal for an arterial road through Strathcona Park, the expansion of the...Please join us for our last regular meeting for 2017
SRA December Monthly Meeting Weds. Dec. 6, 7-9 PM Strathcona Community Centre For our December meeting, we will be looking will back to our gatherings and efforts in 2017 and review these against what we set out to accomplish as a community group. The conversation will include: A review of the issues we’ve addressed this year: the proposal for an arterial road through Strathcona Park, the expansion of the...