Harbourside progress update: July 10 – Aug 16

A summary of what’s happening in the Harbourside planning process.

Meeting with engineering
The Harbourside team recently met with the City’s engineering department to discuss details related to traffic and transportation planning. Their comments will be integrated into the final traffic and transportation strategy document that is being prepared by our transportation consultants, Bunt & Associates. 

Mediator’s report on CACs
Sandra Cawley of Burgess, Cawley, Sullivan & Associates – the mediator the City hired to help to assess the calculation methodology and amount of community amenity contributions – has now completed her recommendations report. Both Concert and the City are currently reviewing the document and are working together to finalize a CAC proposal in advance of Harbourside’s Town Hall Meeting. For more information on the CACs being contemplated, click here. 

Sponsoring North Vancouver’s “Concerts in the Square”
Have you been to “Concerts in the Square” in North Vancouver? Now in its third year, this unique outdoor event features free outdoor concerts each Saturday night in August. The event is hosted in Shipbuilders’ Square, an outdoor plaza along the waterfront which is adjacent to the Lonsdale Quay, transit and ample parking. Concert is proud to be the presenting sponsor on Saturday, August 17 which will feature a wide variety of musical performances from Five Alarm Funk (funk), Redeye Empire (rock-reggae), Good for Grapes (folk/alternative) and Stef Lang (pop). In addition to the music, there will also be an “Art on the Pier” exhibit showcasing local artisans and vendors. Gates open at 5:00pm, with live music starting at 6:00pm.