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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Grandview-Woodland
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- I am most interested in creating walkable and friendly communities and relocalizing our economies.
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- Better rapid transit, especially in the Broadway corridor
Green energy projects
More community agriculture
Affordable housing, especially social housing
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- Yes
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March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
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Freya, Kits Village is having a potluck, & a discussion of what we want to do in 2102, on Sunday. Join us?
Hi Freya,
I hope you'll join us for the Kits Village Visioning and potluck on Sunday and add your ideas to the mix!
Cheers,
Ross
Kits convenor
Welcome to Village Vancouver! I noticed that you're in Kits, so I'm sending you an invite to join Kits Village (and also the Local Economy Network).
Cheers,
Ross
VV and Kits Village convenor