Ideas!

A couple of things that need to be added to your reimagining Nanaimo.Support for repurposing old residential and the importance of design.

There are only 2 ways to provide affordable housing - off market through grants and repurposing existing buildings. The City is doing much better at accessing grants and the present off market projects are commendable. But the City needs to offer support for repurposing which is happening, but would be better able to address the problem if it got some support. CBC Radio has a contest right now for the best neighbourhood. A key ingredient of a good neighbourhood is the feel which comes down to design. The City wants to create nodes, but a node also has to have a distinctive feel which comes down to design. Design should come at the front of the approval process, not at the end.

Mt Benson gondola

What a tourist attraction, that every citizen would also enjoy! It would pay for itself and start generating a profit with nominal entrance fees. Breaktaking views would become accessible to everyone, not just hikers. Think about Grouse Mountain on a smaller scale. A little seasonal Cafe at the top of the mountain- who wouldn't want to visit that at ĺeast a couple times a year?! And *every* tourist would want to take the ride. It's a no brainer positive move that raises Nanaimo's profile and adds character to our skyline.

Implement ideas from the last 30 surveys and studies like extend waterfront walkway,active transportation infrastructure,infrast maintenance

Increase the number of chickens/ducks allowed per property

As long as the chickens have enough space in their run and setbacks are followed, why should there be a limit on the number of chickens of 4 per property? 6 chickens is a good base number for these social birds, so even lots under 450m2 should be allowed to have at least 6.

More bus stop shelters so folks don't get soaked on wet days while waiting. Allow paid advertising as in buses to help cover costs.