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.

Celebrating Nanaimo’s Transit Expansion

Celebrating Nanaimo’s Transit Expansion

The Regional District of Nanaimo will increase annual transit service hours by 8,700 starting January 5th, a boost of over 5%, supporting a more connected and sustainable community. This is a major win for transit in Nanaimo! This will help more people choose transit over their personal vehicle, and we think that's neat.

Strong Towns Nanaimo Applauds City Council’s Bold Move Towards Eliminating Parking Minimums Downtown

Strong Towns Nanaimo Applauds City Council’s Bold Move Towards Eliminating Parking Minimums Downtown

Strong Towns Nanaimo is celebrating City Council’s landmark decision on parking mandates in the downtown core. In a decisive vote, Mayor and Council voted 8-1 to begin the process of eliminating off-street minimum parking requirements for all uses in the Downtown Primary Urban Centre. Staff have been instructed to begin drafting changes to the Parking Bylaw in order to make this a reality. Council will likely have a vote in January according to normal rules for amending bylaws.

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.

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