Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #11: July and August Meetings, why won't my councillor say how they're voting, and bringing nature into the city
This newsletter includes more about how council works, ways to get involved, a not-so-brief summary of the July Ordinary Council Meeting, a not-at-all-brief overview of items for the 20th August Ordinary Council Meeting, including the proposed development at Miller’s Crossing, and inspiration from elsewhere.
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter Special Edition: the evidence on cycle lanes
Kaya! I’ve recently joined the Carlisle Community Facebook page and have been struck by the responses to the Archer St protected cycle lane. I started...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #10: the budget, cost of living, and community resilience
Kaya! I’m writing from rural Alberta, on land that is the traditional territory of five Indigenous groups, the Tsuut’ina, Michif Piyii (Métis), Ĩyãħé Nakón...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #9: the electors' meeting, get involved, and inspiration from elsewhere
Kaya! I hope that you’re all well, and staying warm. Unfortunately, we’ve had some bad news and we’ll need to travel to Canada to spend time with my...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #8: climate action on the agenda and having your say
Kaya! I hope that you’re all well, and are finding these newsletters helpful! If there’s anything you’d like to see included, please do let me know. And, if...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #7: the Rutland Avenue PSP, the meeting of electors, and housing
Kaya! I hope that you’re all well as the season shifts through to cooler weather. This has been a big month on council, with our public meetings attracting...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #6: behind the scenes at council, April council decisions, and more about Rutland Ave
Kaya! I hope that you’re all well and enjoying the shift into cooler weather that comes with Djeran. Things continue to be busy on council as we go through...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #5: community campaigns and a city for children
Kaya! I hope that you're all well and enjoying Djeran, as we see a shift away from the intense heat. At the moment elected members are attending about three...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #4: Reconciliation, Millen House, and more bikes
Kaya! I hope you're all well and enjoying the shift to cooler weather. This edition of the newsletter is a bit of a mixed bag, with updates on what's...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter Special Edition: Try this one weird trick for better cities
Why I’m suddenly obsessed with parking policy I don’t drive and have never thought that much about parking until this year. Now I’m obsessed with parking...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #3: on parking, trees, and Duncan Reserve
Kaya!This monthly edition of my newsletter will come out after each Ordinary Committee Meeting (the main public decision-making meetings we have), with an...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #2
Kaya! I hope that you're all well and managing through the heatwaves that we've been experiencing. It's certainly made it a bit tiring cycling everywhere,...
Sky's Vic Park Newsletter #1
Hi everyone, Welcome to 2024! I'm trying out a newsletter to stay in touch, share resources, and help you to get involved in shaping the Town of Vic Park....
