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COMMUNITY ADVISORY:
Mayor Gregor Robertson and city council are trying to fast track the construction of temporary modular housing for the homeless, directly across from our schools, at 59th and Heather. This is riddled with problems but most seriously it will house presently homeless people who could pose a risk to the over 2,300 children who attend Ideal Mini School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, and close to Marpole Daycare Center. This decision has been made without proper consultation with our community. Construction is set to begin in November yet the announcement was made just last week.
While we feel that providing housing and services to the homeless is important and necessary, the city needs to be transparent and the community needs to be involved in the planning process and the selection of an appropriate sight away form our schools. The safety of our children is at stake.
If you are concerned about this, please come to the public meeting at Langara Golf Course Clubhouse from 6-8pm to voice your opposition. Also please sign our petition.
Monday November 6th
Tuesday November 7th,
Wednesday November 8th
Address:
Langara Golf Course Clubhouse
6706 Alberta Street Vancouver BC V5Y 2Z5
Please also sign up to:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group...578095225/
Email: aranliberal@gmail.com Cell Phone: 604-362-5889
Email Marpole Resident’s Coalition: savemarpole@gmail.com