A new park on Bowen Island has prompted early opposition, but Metro staff say getting critical feedback is part of the public consultation process to make a park that works for everyone.
A proposed plan to establish a new Metro Vancouver park has divided on- and off-island residents and raised questions over whether it will gain enough support to go forward, the Regional Parks Committee heard Wednesday.
A public engagement phase carried out in February and March 2023 found almost half of the nearly 2,400 respondents said they supported the creation of the new park. Big divides emerged between those who lived on and off island. Residents raise concerns over traffic, ferries and wildfires Some of the concerns shared with the regional body cited a lack of ferry capacity, the impacts an increase in visitors could have on wildfires and street use, and the protection of sensitive ecosystems.
Social media amplified concerns, say some community members Several speakers at the committee meeting said opposition to the park was amplified by disinformation shared on social media. Describing the creation of the new regional park as another safety valve against a mental health crisis, rising overdose rates and "a generation of youth that is living their lives on screens," Ulrich called on all those involved to "remain dedicated to the bigger picture and the greater good."
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