Everyone deserves to live in an affordable, equitable, and financially secure city. Decades of auto-oriented, sprawling development have left their mark on Nanaimo, leading to expensive housing, unproductive urban spaces, and unsafe streets. Together, we can advocate for a city built around people, not automobiles.

Patchwork Infrastructure Is Not Enough: Opal Road And Country Club Centre

Patchwork Infrastructure Is Not Enough: Opal Road And Country Club Centre

A traffic calming measure installed to reduce through traffic inadvertently created new hazards and community frustration, highlighting the need for holistic, interconnected planning. The City of Nanaimo is now applying these lessons to the Country Club Urban Centre Mobility Upgrades project, aiming to create a safer, more integrated transportation network.

Becoming Multi-Modal: Nanaimo’s New Bikeshare

Becoming Multi-Modal: Nanaimo’s New Bikeshare

I'm optimistic about Nanaimo's transportation future. New mobility options, like bike lanes, e-bike share, and the Hullo Ferry help flesh out our transportation system.

Building A Vibrant Downtown Starts With Pedestrian-Friendly Infrastructure

Building A Vibrant Downtown Starts With Pedestrian-Friendly Infrastructure

A response to the recent op-ed in the Nanaimo News Bulletin. Narrow lanes and pedestrian-friendly improvements on Terminal Avenue and Nicol Street enhance safety, boost local economies, and promote environmental sustainability.

Expanding Our Housing Options

Expanding Our Housing Options

This article is the first in a series following the changes in our city relating to housing. Check back in later to see what Nanaimo has been doing to make Missing Middle Housing possible.

Nanaimo Residents Keep Dying On Our Roads

Nanaimo Residents Keep Dying On Our Roads

Four Nanaimo residents have already died from vehicular collisions, and it’s only May. Many factors determine if a person hit by a vehicle survives, but building safe streets is by far the most important thing we can do to make our streets safe.

People-Oriented Places Are Better For The Planet (And Our Wallet)

People-Oriented Places Are Better For The Planet (And Our Wallet)

Sprawling out often means consuming land, misusing resources, and forcing residents into private cars. Building denser cities with people in mind can contribute to a reduction in greenhouse emissions while also improving the lives of residents.

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