11 Oct Adopting the 3-30-300 Rule
Climate change is the largest threat to our health and wellness. And as a city, we are obligated to ensure St. Catharines residents can lead healthy lives. During this term of council, thanks to Councillor @KevinTowsendSTC, we approved the planting of 100,000 trees in the next...
04 Oct Improving our Parks and Recreation Spaces
Thank you Ruth Unrau for chatting with me about how we can work with neighbourhood residents to make neighbourhood parks that will meet the needs of today's and future residents. In the next term of Council it will be crucial to make sure the Active Transportation...
21 Sep Innovative Developments Needed!
I had the opportunity to check out the opening launch for Warbler Place Urban Village in Welland. And can I just say WOW!One of the big issues our city faces is Housing, Affordability & Density and I have said that we need to advocate for...
01 Sep Taking Mobility for Granted
Recently I was given the opportunity to experience what it is like to navigate our city sidewalks in a wheelchair. The opportunity was given to me by Amy, a mother of a young child who uses a wheelchair. Amy had called me to talk about the...
14 Jul Are Bike Lanes Good for Business? YES!
When it comes to adding safe and dedicated bike lanes and alternate (not cars) forms of transportation how many times have you heard from business owners that their sales will suffer or you'll be taking away parking spaces and we need parking spaces or my...
07 Jul The Importance of Vibrant Public Spaces
"Cities are still the places that bring us together and provide space where people can meet, think up far-reaching ideas, start new businesses, and enjoy life and the experiences that take place every day." Brooks Rainwater - Senior Executive and Director of the National League...
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