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City planning documents (OurWinnipeg 2045 and Complete Communities 2.0) include policy enabling ad hoc development of public parkland that would be cumulative over 25-year duration of the Plan
Last chance for input to stop development options on public parks, golf lands and nature parks
The public hearing for the City Planning Documents is May 13. The next few days are the last opportunity to comment on the plans. These plans enable the loss of public greenspace (shown on the map) throughout the city over the next 25 years. It includes large developments and a small development option that is less onerous, all ad hoc development.
4 things you can do to help -
1. Spread the word
2. Sign the petition http://chng.it/z9n7nv5V
3. Write a letter to Mayor and Councillors. The letter template is customizable. https://www.ours-winnipeg.com/write-a-letter-to-mayor-and-councillors.html
We encourage the letters be emailed as soon as possible. Council is mulling things over now and the letters will have an impact.
Send to the Mayor and all the Councillors as they are all voting on the Planning Documents.
4. Present at the Executive Policy Committee Meeting on May 13. Virtual meeting begins at 9:30 am. Register no later than 2:30 pm on May 12
https://winnipeg.ca/interhom/CityHall/OurWinnipeg/Engagement.stm
The Agenda and accompanying documents are posted on the city website http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=20940&SectionId=&InitUrl=
We remain concerned about the documents. The suggested ASKS are in the letter template.
Thank you to everyone who has taken action. It really does make a difference.
Slides from May 6 Save Our Seine / OURS-Winnipeg Webinar Link
The public hearing for the City Planning Documents is May 13. The next few days are the last opportunity to comment on the plans. These plans enable the loss of public greenspace (shown on the map) throughout the city over the next 25 years. It includes large developments and a small development option that is less onerous, all ad hoc development.
4 things you can do to help -
1. Spread the word
2. Sign the petition http://chng.it/z9n7nv5V
3. Write a letter to Mayor and Councillors. The letter template is customizable. https://www.ours-winnipeg.com/write-a-letter-to-mayor-and-councillors.html
We encourage the letters be emailed as soon as possible. Council is mulling things over now and the letters will have an impact.
Send to the Mayor and all the Councillors as they are all voting on the Planning Documents.
4. Present at the Executive Policy Committee Meeting on May 13. Virtual meeting begins at 9:30 am. Register no later than 2:30 pm on May 12
https://winnipeg.ca/interhom/CityHall/OurWinnipeg/Engagement.stm
The Agenda and accompanying documents are posted on the city website http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=20940&SectionId=&InitUrl=
We remain concerned about the documents. The suggested ASKS are in the letter template.
Thank you to everyone who has taken action. It really does make a difference.
Slides from May 6 Save Our Seine / OURS-Winnipeg Webinar Link
Webinar May 6, 2021 - Save Our Seine and OURS-Winnipeg Learn more about city plans and what you can do.
Links for taking Action
The City of Winnipeg Executive Policy Committee will vote on two City Planning Documents that will actually decrease greenspace over the next 25 years even as the city population increases. Read more - Parks.... Read more - Golf land ...
Two City of Winnipeg initiatives will decrease publicly owned greenspace by enabling ad hoc development on nature parks and regional parks over 100 acres and all city owned golf lands.
1. OurWinnipeg 2045 and Complete Communities 2.0 (City’s 25-year planning documents)
2. City proposes to repurpose up to 30% of public golf courses to other uses, including housing
These plans will set a precedent for development on our largest public greenspaces as identified on the map in the Major Open Space Chapter of Complete Communities. It is important for the people of Winnipeg to be aware of the implications of these proposed plans. Both initiatives illustrate willingness to reduce parkland and natural areas and a lack of commitment to greenspace protection and planning.
United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021 - 2030)
"Green spaces need to be placed at the heart of urban planning."
Feb 15 2021 -Webinar in partnership with Save our Seine "Weighing in on the Proposed Winnipeg 2045 Plan: Sounding the Alarm for Greenspace" was was a highly successful event with 168 attendees. Plenty of Q & A and chat.
It was terrific to have Brian Mayes as a panelist and to have other elected officials joining the evening as well: Janice Lukes, Markus Chambers, Ross Eadie, Kevin Klein.
Webinar and Presentations February 15 2021
Links for taking Action
The City of Winnipeg Executive Policy Committee will vote on two City Planning Documents that will actually decrease greenspace over the next 25 years even as the city population increases. Read more - Parks.... Read more - Golf land ...
Two City of Winnipeg initiatives will decrease publicly owned greenspace by enabling ad hoc development on nature parks and regional parks over 100 acres and all city owned golf lands.
1. OurWinnipeg 2045 and Complete Communities 2.0 (City’s 25-year planning documents)
2. City proposes to repurpose up to 30% of public golf courses to other uses, including housing
These plans will set a precedent for development on our largest public greenspaces as identified on the map in the Major Open Space Chapter of Complete Communities. It is important for the people of Winnipeg to be aware of the implications of these proposed plans. Both initiatives illustrate willingness to reduce parkland and natural areas and a lack of commitment to greenspace protection and planning.
United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021 - 2030)
"Green spaces need to be placed at the heart of urban planning."
Feb 15 2021 -Webinar in partnership with Save our Seine "Weighing in on the Proposed Winnipeg 2045 Plan: Sounding the Alarm for Greenspace" was was a highly successful event with 168 attendees. Plenty of Q & A and chat.
It was terrific to have Brian Mayes as a panelist and to have other elected officials joining the evening as well: Janice Lukes, Markus Chambers, Ross Eadie, Kevin Klein.
Webinar and Presentations February 15 2021
- Sounding the Alarm for Greenspace Webinar - 1 1/2 hour YouTube - City Planning Documents, Major Open Spaces and Re purposing Golf Lands
- Save Our Seine Presentation
- OURS-Winnipeg Power Point Presentation - Major Open Spaces and Re purposing Golf Lands
- Call to Action - How you can help
Winnipeg greenspace threatened by short sighted plan that includes development on city-owned golf lands. Read More....
Winnipeg lags behind other Canadian cities in the amount of parkland and natural areas it has. Read More....
Winnipeg has not invested in a Master Plan for Greenspace or a Biodiversity Plan or Greenway Plan as other Canadian cities have.
OURS-Winnipeg (Outdoor Urban Recreational Spaces – Winnipeg) is a city-wide, community-based, green space advocate organization with a focus on urban greenspaces, river and nature corridors and the urban forest. Parks, green spaces and natural are essential to making Winnipeg an attractive place to live, work and visit. With good planning and care they will be here for generations to come.
OURS continues to urge the City of Winnipeg to initiate consultations for the development of planning documents that preserve and enhance the natural amenities of Winnipeg. OURS-Winnipeg will continue to monitor developments pertaining to and will advocate for good stewardship of our valuable greenspace resources that belong to us all.
The City of Winnipeg needs to develop an urban vision by enacting a Master Plan for Greenspace that reflects the intrinsic cultural, economic and ecological value of our natural assets and that includes:
1. An Urban River Corridor Plan that includes all rivers and streams
2. An Urban Parks Plan
3. A Comprehensive Urban Forest Management Plan
4. Accessible green space and natural areas for all
OURS-Winnipeg has consistently called for timely and meaningful public consultations involving a broad participation of citizens prior to any significant planning decisions being taken by the City of Winnipeg.
Read more…
2018 Alternative Municipal Budget, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Greenspace Chapter of 2018 Alternative Budget
OURS-Winnipeg Master Greenspace Plan - 2014