Public Invited to Open House
Emery Barnes Park - Phase 2

June 12, 2008 (No. 28) - The Vancouver Park Board is holding an Open House for the public to view and comment on the concept plan for Phase 2 of Emery Barnes Park, located on Seymour Street, between Helmcken and Davie Streets.

Thursday, June 19th
5:30-7:30 pm
The Gathering Place
609 Helmcken Street

This neighbourhood park is a welcome refuge largely for passive recreation for those who live and work nearby. The Phase 2 development includes the following work:

• asbestos survey and removal in existing buildings
• demolition of existing buildings
• environmental site assessment
• closure of lane and relocating utilities underground
• design and construction of Phase 2 based on the concept plan approved by the Park Board and City Council in 1997 which includes trees, a large lawn, pathway, playground and entrance features

Phase 1 of Emery Barnes Park, facing Richards Street, was completed in 2003. Phase 2 of the park development will add 5,335 square meters of green space to the existing park for a total area of 8,973 m² (96,587 ft²).

The public can also share their comments by email to pbcomment@vancouver.ca, by phone at 604-257-6911, and by fax at 604-257-8365. The plan can also be viewed on-line at vancouverparks.ca.

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For more information contact Carol DeFina, Communications Coordinator at 604-257-8440.

www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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