DEAR MEMBER
As summer begins to wind down, I’d like to update you on some important issues in Hastings Crossing. There have been rising reports of safety and security incidents in the area over the past weeks. It can be difficult to know how to respond to these incidents, and to understand the responsibilities of police and […]
Hxbia Board Meeting
Minutes Location: ZoomTime: 2:00 PMIn attendance: Deanna Wing; Gordon Casey; Caithlin Scarpelli; Devon Boorman; Adam HayashiRegrets: Steve Johnston; Ash MacLeod; Dirk Falconer1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:05 PM. 2. Additions to the Agenda Caithlin asked to discuss the reopening of Oppenheimer Park. Added this to item 5. a). 3. Adoption of Agenda Moved […]
Hxbia Board Meeting
Minutes Location: ZoomTime: 2:00 PMIn attendance: Deanna Wing; Steve Johnston; Devon Boorman; Ash MacLeod; Dirk Falconer;Gordon Casey; Adam HayashiRegrets: Caithlin Scarpelli1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:03 PM. 2. Additions to the Agenda None. 3. Adoption of Agenda Dirk moved to adopt the agenda; seconded by Steve. 4. Adoption of Minutes from […]
BIA CLEANING
Our additional cleaning service through United We Can continues to run in the western end of the BIA between Cambie and Richards along Pender and Hastings (including alleys). Last summer, we coordinated with the City on an additional MP Neighbours shift in the afternoons/evenings around the street market. We received the good news that this […]
WELCOME TO NEW CLEANING SERVICES
We have recently welcomed Clean Start BC to Hastings Crossing. Clean Start is a social enterprise providing employment to people with barriers. One of their services is specifically targeted at preventing the spread of Covid-19; more information is available on their website.
SOCIAL MEDIA
While the BIA has been relatively quiet on social media while we focused on Covid and renewal in 2020, we understand the value of our reach on these channels. We will be making much more targeted and frequent use of our website and our Instagram and Twitter accounts. One way we aim to highlight some […]
HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Our neighbourhood is not looking its best these days and after adding more cleaning support, I’m now working on two more initiatives to improve sanitary conditions. And as we look forward to the holiday period, I’m exploring an opportunity with Atira and the City of Vancouver to help local organizations brighten up the neighbourhood with […]
RESULTS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP SURVEY…
As we move through the summer and into the fall of an eventful 2020, HxBIA continues to engage on priorities for the Downtown Eastside. Beyond Covid-related supports such as rent relief and property tax reduction, I have heard from many of you that the levels of garbage and other waste have become a serious barrier […]
PEOPLE NEED TO STOP PILING ON THE DTES – GRANT LAWRENCE, VANCOUVER COURIER
From the article: “What many critics fail to realize or admit is that the DTES is a community. Despite being in the vise-grip of a deadly health crisis, this is a neighbourhood where people know and look out for each other, and it is one in desperate need of normalizing, beyond government agencies. “What is […]
HXBIA LAUNCHES NEW CLEAN TEAM SERVICE FOR BUSINESSES
In response to the increasing challenges of street activity and litter faced by businesses within the district, HxBIA has teamed up with Mission Possible to launch a new service for HxBIA business members. This service, free to members, gives you the ability to request support for removal of litter and drug paraphernalia from your storefront and […]