CBC: Viaduct-free visions: Vancouver Champs-Élysées or lost public waterfront park?
As our own Patsy McMillan from the False Creek Residents Association notes in this CBC article, there are still real concerns about the definition of the park, and specifics about the design of the roads what will replace the viaducts, and of course the issues about how the toxic soil will dealt with and where […]
False Creek residents wary of viaduct-free park design
City presents plans to develop last waterfront property in the city after Dunsmuir, Georgia viaducts removal CBC News Posted: Feb 03, 2017 11:40 AM PT The chair of the False Creek Residents Association is wary about the city’s plans to develop what some call the last major undeveloped waterfront property in the city. The city […]
Get involved—Northeast False Creek
Over the fall, we heard from thousands of people about what they would like to see in Northeast False Creek. Come learn about the emerging directions and let us know if we’re on the right track. Check out information boards, chat with city staff, learn more about the planning process and get a bird’s eye […]
Help shape your flats
Please join us on Wednesday, January 25th for our final open house and see how your input has helped to shape the draft plan for your False Creek Flats. Come out anytime between 5 and 8 pm to learn more about the plan, ask questions to City staff, and provide your feedback on the proposed […]
Does your family live or play in Northeast False Creek?
NEFC Area Families Workshop Register now! Join us for a fun and interactive drop-in workshop to learn about the upcoming NEFC Area Planning process and to share your ideas for the future of the neighbourhood. When: Thursday December 15, 2016 6:30-9:00pm* Where: Creekside Community Centre – Multipurpose Room 4 *Short presentations at 7:00pm and 8:00pm […]
Historic Lord Strathcona Elementary Opens First Seismic Safe—and Accessible—Building
Originally constructed in 1891 and located in the city’s downtown eastside, Lord Strathcona is one of the oldest continuously operating schools in BC. It is the only elementary school in the area and has legal heritage designation from the City of Vancouver. The first of the three seismically safe buildings opened to over 200 students […]
Reminder: Notice of Annual General Meeting
Please join us for the False Creek Residents Association (FCRA) Annual General Meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2016 @ 7:30 pm Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre Media Room 181 Roundhouse Mews Vancouver, BC Guest Speaker: Dr. Matsen of the Squamish Streamkeepers Society Everyone welcome—bring a neighbour!
21 acres of park!
High Line architect picked to design park in one of Vancouver’s last undeveloped waterfront properties Marsha Lederman The Globe and Mail The landscape architect behind New York’s award-winning High Line has been selected to design a major new park in Vancouver. James Corner will design a multi-use park for about 21 acres of space in […]
CityStudio Invites you!
CityStudio is an innovation and experimentation hub between the city and the six public universities in Vancouver to launch projects on the ground and help the city’s strategic objectives. This year, they are working with the North East False Creek planning committee and the Public Art Boost to create projects that will activate the space […]
Share Your Favourite Places and Spaces
The City of Vancouver wants to know how you use Northeast False Creek and what ideas you have for making it even better. They want to know: What is your favourite place or space in Northeast False Creek? Is there a space where you see a unique placemaking opportunity? Share your thoughts today.