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By Florence Gordon

Published 12:21 PST, Fri January 19, 2024

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Richmond seeks input on Steveston Streetscape Plan

Those spending any time in Steveston will be familiar with its picturesque and historic character. They will also know it is a popular destination for residents and visitors all year round. To support the public safety and enjoyment of Steveston, the city is seeking public and stakeholder feedback on Steveston’s streetscape design.

In this phase one, public input will provide guiding principles for future enhancements to elements that affect the character, design and people’s experience of streets and sidewalks in Steveston. Components for discussion include pedestrian space, parking, street furniture, cycling and other active transportation infrastructure.

Feedback from the public and stakeholders, along with other considerations, such as the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Program, are vital in forming streetscape design concepts and priorities. The primary focus is on Chatham, Moncton, and Bayview Streets in Steveston Village. The work being conducted now builds on previous years’ community engagement and council direction.

There are several ways the public can participate.

Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to view related current and past information and complete the online survey.

Visit City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd.) or Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton St.) to pick up a printed survey. Return the completed survey to the front desk at City Hall or Steveston Community Centre.

Attend one of the three pop-up engagement booths at the followings times and locations:
This phase of engagement will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

Engagement responses will be compiled for anonymity and presented to council for consideration.

For more information, please visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca, email transportation@richmond.ca or call 604 276-4271.

Richmond’s Community Services Pop Ups continue in 2024

The City of Richmond and the Richmond Public Library will continue hosting the monthly Community Services Pop Ups throughout 2024. The first one of the year took place on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Brighouse Library (7700 Minoru Gate), future pop up sessions will continue every second Thursday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library.

These free drop-in sessions bring together representatives from community based service providers in one central location to enable Richmond residents with lower incomes to ask questions and access information about the important resources and services in the community in a safe and welcoming space. Supports and services available include assistance with navigating health and benefit systems, information about how to access affordable housing and recreation, connections to newcomer services and more.

To date, the pop ups have helped connect over 1,000 community members to a range of services offered by 35 community organizations since the program was first launched in December 2022.

The pop ups support the city’s 2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond and the development of outreach programs for residents at risk of, or living in, poverty. For additional information on available resources to support people living on low income, including up-to-date information about the Community Services Pop Ups, visit richmond.ca/Roar Instagram