Ideas!

No to industrial development close to the estuary.

It looks like the portion of land previously earmarked for the sandstone development could potentially be rezoned into industrial land? I don't think this is a good idea, especially being upstream from the Nanaimo Estuary - it is an environmental concern.

Rejuvenate downtown core

In order to create a more habitable city we need to re-evaluate the make up of the downtown core especially along the old hwy between Albert and Comox. The area needs to zones or rebuilt to include housing as well as business. Once businesses close for evening and workers leave the area becomes a “dead zone” allowing for crimes etc to be easily concealed. This happened to many cities across Europe. Leading to a decline in the city Centre. By including housing and introducing people back into the city centers after regular businesses have closed allows the area to become more vibrate and less desirable for unwanted nocturnal activities. Pedestrianize Commercial street and allow businesses to spread onto the street entices businesses to be there and flourish. While we can’t have big box stores there there is space for more local businesses to grow. Create a community feel for the downtown area as currently things are split up due to that transportation corridor. Old city quarter, Waterfront, China steps/Victoria crescent... no cohesion....

Recycle and compost at public events

I would like to see an expectation, of all public gatherings where food is present, for there to be receptacles for cans, paper recycling, and compost. I understand this would be a chore for organizers, kiosks and food trucks. We have made previous concessions :) in our lives to make our locality a bit GREENER. We can learn to do this too. I would hope it would be added to City of Nanaimo permits. If I can be of help to figure out logistics please contact me :)

Organized tourism for biking and kayaking- tours, directory of accommodations and food along the Trans Canada Trail and B.C. Marine Trail.

nice lighting in the trees/buildings in the community