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DoorWarz is this weekend at MRP PAGES 14-15
Downtown Action Plan adopted Parking changes coming to James and Grand Streets BY CAROL AUN Mission Record
Mission council officially adopted the Downtown Action Plan and approved certain parking changes. All-day parking on James and Grand Streets south of First Avenue will soon be permitted after 8 a.m. This would create parking spaces for employees in the area, and free up parking spots on First Avenue, where some workers park. The Downtown Action Plan outlines five fundamentals and 10 big moves to improve and revitalize the area. The five fundamental elements are: 1. An interconnected, multi-transportation network for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit riders. 2. A mix of high-density land uses and activity nodes that can generate a strong customer base. 3. High-quality public realm, parks and open
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spaces to provide a pedestrian-friendly environment and encourage people to spend time in the area. 4. Social needs and community issues need to be addressed in order to create a welcoming environment for everyone. 5. Create economic conditions for successful development. The plan’s 10 big moves aim to be a catalyst for change. They are: 1. First is First: Taking back ownership and control of First Avenue, which includes re-routing truck traffic. 2. Welton Street Pedestrian Spine: Enhancing public open spaces and connecting pedestrian paths to key destinations downtown. 3. Bring cultural, educational, and civic uses downtown: This combination would support a diversity of people and See AMBASSADOR Page 3
An advisory group is being been formed by council to aid in changes to the discharge firearms bylaw. PAGE 4
HARD WORK RECOGNIZED Eugene Sepke recently won the Kazlaw Community Mountain Biking Award. PAGE 9
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Celebrating friendship Oyama Mayor Komiyama Musahide and Mission Mayor Ted Adlem unveil the Friendship Bell, a gift from Oyama to the citizens of the district. The ceremony took place on Canada Day at Fraser River Heritage Park. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO
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The Envision Twilight Concert Series continues this week with two more great shows. The Boomchix will perform this Friday night, while Ralph Shaw, the king of the ukulele, will be at Fraser River Heritage Park on July 10. PAGES 17 AND 19
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