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Green Space Forum May 17, 2018
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JOIN OURS-Winnipeg at our Green Space Forum 
Facebook or Eventbrite
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 HEAR ​ a panel of experts on climate change, urban green space planning, health through nature
 
GIVE your ideas for urban green space priorities, both local area, and city-wide
 

TELL us how you want to help make green space matter in Winnipeg
 
MAKE urban green space a top-of-mind issue in the coming civic election and beyond
 
Urban green spaces provide multiple benefits that are necessary to our City. Benefits are economic, health, well-being, social inclusion, climate change mitigation, education, recreation, biodiversity and more.
 
A Winnipeg “Master Plan for Green Space” is needed for City-wide planning for river corridors, trees, green spaces and natural areas and to support informed decision making based on a rational and transparent approach.
 
The City has begun work on a Parks Plan and park surveys that could contribute to components of a Master Plan for Green Space.


​Greenspaces Matter - Sharing Your Vision for Winnipeg - November 23, 2017


Join us to share your vision and insights for the City’s long range planning process. If you care about greenspace and natural areas and how they contribute to all facets of our City your voice needs to be heard.
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Winnipeg continues to build upward and outward, the squeeze on greenspace, urban canopy and natural areas is being felt more keenly than ever. The next couple of years are critical to protecting the remaining fragments of our natural heritage.

Date:Thursday, November 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: 613 St Mary's Road (St Mary's Road United Church) Enter from the parking lot
Free event

Hosted by OURS-Winnipeg and Save Our Seine with SpeakUp Winnipeg

Contacts:  ourswinnipeg@live.ca
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                saveourseine@gmail.com  

OURS-Winnipeg Facebook        
Save Our Seine Facebook



Mayoral Forum – Inspiring Leadership, Integrity and Equity – Sept 23, 2014


An opportunity for the public to hear, and ask candidates about their commitments to community, people and the environment.

OURS-Winnipeg is a co-sponsor of this forum and will be asking questions about the City- owned golf courses and City-wide green space planning.

OURS-Winnipeg (Outdoor Urban Recreation Spaces - Winnipeg) is calling on Friends and Supporters of urban green spaces to become actively engaged in the 2014 civic election in Winnipeg.

Golf courses owned and operated by the City of Winnipeg are once again under threat of sale for commercial and residential development.

The City of Winnipeg lacks a Green Space Master Plan for the planning and management of its natural areas and green space infrastructure.

 When: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: North Centennial Community Centre, 90 Sinclair Street map

                                                                                   Click here for poster.


“Postpone the Plan/Protect Seine River Greenspace”

Attend Precinct K Public Hearing about Seine River and Land Development Thursday, June 26 at 5:00pm 
 
Where: City Hall, 510 Main Street at the Riel Community Committee Meeting

When: Thursday, June 26, 2014  at 5:00 pm

Why: Attendance at this meeting is very important as it is the only opportunity provided to the public to convey their views on the Precinct K development application. Public Hearings are open to all members of the public. You may:  

  • speak at the hearing 
  • attend as an observer and indicate for or against the plan
  • submit in writing before the hearing
    submit questions for information from the City or Applicant (developer) before or at the hearing
Public input will be closed at the conclusion of this hearing on June 26.  

Description: The Riel Community Committee will hold a Public Hearing regarding a land use development plan for Precinct K in St. Boniface, south of Royalwood and Island Lakes. The Public Hearing will give Winnipeg residents an opportunity to comment on a plan that includes lands along the along the Seine, Winnipeg’s second longest river. The approval of this land use development plan is being rushed, forever closing the doors to an opportunity to sustain and enhance greenspace along the Seine river corridor. With no overriding regional park plan the continuous corridor of the Seine River is threatened.

Contact 311: if additional info is required. The agenda will be posted 96 hours before the hearing at the City Clerks website http://winnipeg.ca/clerks Check to see the plan.

Additional information - click below

What you can do to help  
What we ask of the City: Postpone the Plan - Protect Seine River Corridor
City Councillors email/address/phone list (all city councilors will be voting on this plan)

Map of Precinct K (click)


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The Seine River and Land Development

What is the Rush?

Sponsored by: Save Our Seine and OURS-Winnipeg

Where: St Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St Mary’s Road (Map)

When: Thursday, May 22, 2014 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Description: The Public Forum will give Winnipeg residents an opportunity to learn and comment on a current land use development plan for SE St Boniface along the Seine, Winnipeg’s second longest river. The plan is known as Precinct K. (see map at end)

The approval of this land use development plan is being rushed, forever closing the doors to an opportunity to sustain and enhance greenspace along the Seine river corridor. With no overriding regional park plan the continuous corridor of the Seine River is threatened.

The Riel Community Committee of the City of Winnipeg is expected to vote in June on this development plan, known as Precinct K. The plan will direct all aspects of the future neighbourhood including bridges, roads, community centres, schools, water and sewer, parks and bike paths, to name a few.

As citizens have been discovering, there is little provision in the City’s planning process to keep the riverbank and natural/naturalized lands secure from encroachment of commercial and residential development.

This event is co-sponsored by OURS-Winnipeg and Save Our Seine www.ours-winnipeg.com and www.saveourseine.com

Also see RPARC http://rparc.wordpress.com/

Additional info

“Precinct K” by Derick Young, Winnipeg Free Press Sunday March 22, 2014

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/precinct-k-whats-the-rush-251749871.html

Chris Leo's post - urban sprawl and growth management March 18, 2014

http://christopherleo.com/2014/03/18/preventing-urban-sprawl-the-state-of-the-art/#more-2519

RPARC blog “How Much Greenspace is enough?” March 26, 2014 The Lance

http://rparc.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/how-much-green-space-is-enough/

For a map of Precinct K click here





Parker Wetlands Committee Public Transit and Greenspace Forum

 When: Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Where: Fort Garry Community Centre, 80 Derek Street, West Fort Garry (map)  

Description: Parker Wetlands Conservation Committee presents “Public Transit Forum” at Fort Garry Community Centre, 80 Derek Street  

A Transit Route is planned to run through land that was identified by the City as a high quality natural area. PWCC is not opposed to rapid transit but will offer discussion around the selection of the route and value of greenspace.  

https://www.facebook.com/ParkerWetlandsConservation

Click here for more info and speakers…

Park group takes on buckthorn (Winnipeg Free Press, October 2, 2013)
The Crescent Park Rescue (CPR) and volunteers came together to combat the invasive European buckthorn shrub on September 28, 2013. Another session is scheduled on October 19th at 9:00 a.m.


Community Forum - Keeping Public Land Public! View a report of the meeting here. (completed)
This Forum will be an opportunity for citizens to learn about and to offer their comments and concerns on how public land is being used (developed, sold, leased, allocated) by the City of Winnipeg.
Date:    Thursday, March 14, 2013
Time:    6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street
Sponsored by : OURS-Winnipeg, For the Love of Winnipeg, Planners’ Network Manitoba
Questions: The Social Planning Council: 204-943-2561
View poster here


Parker Mayfair Community Meeting
(completed)
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Fort Garry Community Centre, Victoria site, 80 Derek Street
7:00 pm
Sponsored by the Parker Conservation Committee
For details view poster here.

Crescent Drive Fall Fest
September 16, 2012 at Crescent Drive Park
Join CPR for an afternoon of fun and excitement with friends and family amidst the stunning beauty of Crescent Drive Park! You’ll find “chase the rabbit” for dogs, a bike parade with prizes for the kids, local musical entertainment, Divine Dogs and other food vendors, guided tours of the park, and so much more! You are invited to attend the inaugural tree planting ceremony set to take place at 2:00 pm. This small yet important act symbolizes our commitment to riverbank stabilization and parkland preservation for the benefit of the entire community.


Bring your kids!
Bring your bikes!
Bring your dogs!
Bring your kites!


For details view flyer here.
Public Forum III – Keep Winnipeg Greenspace Ours!
(completed)
Please join us at a Public Forum about the potential sale and development of seven City-owned golf courses/greenspace. Please let your friends and colleagues know. Ongoing public consultation on this very important issue.

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Where: Atlantic Garden City United Church
              725 Atlantic Avenue at Arlington

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Co-sponsored by OURS-Winnipeg, Council of Women of Winnipeg, and the Manitoba Eco-Network. For info  visit  
http://www.ours-winnipeg.com/    http://councilofwomen-winnipeg.webs.com    http://www.mbeconetwork.org/

Moderator
Dennis Lewycky – Executive Director, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg

Confirmed Panelists

Rick Thain – Former Administrator of the Municipal Golf Courses
Kristina Hunter – Department of Environment and Geography, U of M
Dr. Jino Distasio – Director of the Institute of Urban Studies, U of W
Hugh Penwarden – Wildwood Heritage and Conservation Committee
Ruth Lindsey-Armstrong – Chair, Manitoba Nature Summit Inc.



Discover Your Connection with the Seine River Greenway's Newest Trail        (completed)              Saturday, June 2 - click here for details

Neighbourhood Petitioning Meeting  (completed)
Where: West Kildonan Legion, 1748 Main Street, Main Floor  
When: Meet at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 28th. 
Contact:
ourswinnipeg@live.ca or use contact form at :
http://www.ours-winnipeg.com/contact.html   
Include “Spring Petition Volunteer” in the subject line of the email.   
Bring: a clipboard and pen.
Come alone or with a friend.
Maps, petitions, handouts and training will be provided. 
Events in other areas of the city will be announced.


Public Forum II – Keep Winnipeg Greenspace Ours (completed)

Please join us at a Public Forum about the potential development of golf course/greenspace of seven City-owned golf courses. Please let your friends and colleagues know. Ongoing public consultation on this very important issue.

When: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Where: Unitarian Church,  603 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg, MB (for a map, click here)

Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm

Description: Public forum on Winnipeg greenspace. Panelists and audience participation. Discussion and information regarding the potential sale and development of city owned golf courses.

Co-sponsored by OURS-Winnipeg and Council of Women of Winnipeg and Green Action Committee of the Unitarian Church. For info, visit  
http://councilofwomen-winnipeg.webs.com  and http://www.uuwinnipeg.mb.ca

Moderator
Dennis Lewycky, Executive Director, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg

Confirmed Panelists:
Kristina Hunter – Department of Environment and Geography, U of M
Allan Barry – Chairperson, Wildwood Heritage and Conservation Committee
Damon Johnston – President, Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg
Brigitte Insull –  Executive Director, Seven Oaks Child Day Care Centre, Steering Committee, Manitoba Nature Action Collaborative for Children

Volunteers to help promote this event are welcome.


Public Forum – Keep Winnipeg Greenspace Ours (completed)

Please join us at a Public Forum about the potential development of golf course/greenspace of seven City-owned golf courses. Please let your friends and colleagues know - here's a poster for your use - Keep Winnipeg Greenspace Ours Poster.

This will be an opportunity to hear from expert panelists, speakers from February 14 who were turned away and audience participation.

As the City has not provided an opportunity for public consultation on this very important issue OURS-Winnipeg will be forwarding the results of the forum to the Mayor and City Councillors of Winnipeg.


When: Monday, March 19, 2012

Where: St Mary’s Road United Church at 613 St. Mary’s Road. Winnipeg, MB (
map)

Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm

Description: Public forum on Winnipeg greenspace. Panelists and audience participation. Discussion regarding the potential sale and development of city owned golf courses.

Co-sponsored by OURS-Winnipeg and Council of Women of Winnipeg and Manitoba Eco-Network. For info, visit  
http://councilofwomen-winnipeg.webs.com/  and http://mbeconetwork.org



WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT   TOMORROW  (Completed)
FEBRUARY 15TH  AT THE EPC CITY MEETING  AT 0900 MEETING :

    THE PROPERTY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TODAY RESULTED IN A SPLIT VOTE......WHICH ESSENTIALLY  IS “ NO DECISION”
THIS MATTER WILL BE IN FRONT OF THE  EXECUTIVE POLICY COMMITTEE TOMORROW, WHO ARE  KNOWN TO BE PRO DEVELOPMENT . 
ALTHOUGH EVERYONE SAID THAT IN 99% OF THE TIME DECSIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY CENTRE  COMMITTEE ARE PASSED,  THE FACT THAT THIS IS A SPLIT VOTE DOES  NOT BODE WELL IN OUR FAVOUR.
WE MET COUNCILLORS OLRLIKOW AND PAGTAKHAN (WHO VOTED IN OUR FAVOUR)  IN THE LOBBY WHO SUGGESTED THAT FILLING THE SEATS TOMORROW WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT STRATEGY! 

Update - Tuesday February 14 – Meeting at City Hall  - Valentine’s Day Dismissal at City Hall
OURS-Winnipeg was dismayed today, at the unexpected result at the Property and Development Committee meeting at City Hall. Citizens attended the meeting to speak to the motion requesting a public consultation process regarding the sale of the city owned golf courses.
The agenda had been accepted by the mayor’s office, according to procedure. Citizens came to City Hall with the illusion they would be heard. In a very rare move, Property and Development committee chairperson Jeff Browaty, at the recommendation of Councillor Wyatt, denied public consultation based on a procedural technicality. More than 20 registered delegations were prevented from speaking to the report. A petition with nearly 6000 names could not be presented and a gallery full of citizens were sent on their way, shortly after arriving.
OURS –Winnipeg would like to thank the 20 delegations that took the time to prepare and come to City Hall as well as the supporters who filled the gallery. It is unfortunate that the presentations were not allowed to proceed at they were from citizens who cared and it would have been informative for all of us.
Democracy was hijacked today and citizens were treated disrespectfully. The OURS-Winnipeg petition will be presented at another appropriate time. We will also be looking ahead to provide another opportunity for people to present.
OURS-Winnipeg is a city wide group committed to stopping the sale of city owned golf course lands for commercial and residential development.
Councillor Jeff Browaty chaired the meeting. Committee members are Councillors Nordman, Pagtakhan, Wyatt, and Mayor Katz (ex officio).
If you are concerned about this decision, start phoning or emailing City Council today.
Let’s Keep it Ours!
Please read
background information for the motion that was to have been spoken to.
 Committee Minute documents should be put at –
www.winnipeg.ca/CLKDMIS  


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Invitation to participate in walk on Seine River on Saturday, February 18, 2012 (Completed)
Come join us for a meandering walk along the Seine River, through the Windsor Park and St. Boniface golf courses!

SATURDAY, FEB. 18th
10:30 a.m. - Noon
begins at the Windsor Park Nordic Ski Centre (corner of DesMeurons and Regal) 
Includes a short presentation on the importance of maintaining these golf courses as Green Spaces for all of us! 
Join us for your health, social enjoyment and give voice to the Land and the River!

Sponsored by Save Our Seine (SOS) and OURS-Winnipeg (Outdoor Urban Recreational Spaces)  in concert with the Actif Epica Winter Bike Race.



Next OURS-Winnipeg Meeting (Completed)
When: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 6:30pm 
Where: 815 St Anne’s Road
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Note: The next meeting will be at Riverside Estates in the basement meeting room.
815 St Anne’s Road on the river side (east) This is at the first turnoff south of the bridge to Royalwood and across from Extra Foods.
Once in the lobby of the building go to the right and down the stairs to the meeting room. No need to buzz anyone.


Signing of Petition at University of Manitoba and University of  Winnipeg (Completed)

 
The University of Winnipeg: (Completed)
Thursday, January 19 from 1 to 4:00pm
Friday January, 20th from 1 to 3:30pm
 
The University of Manitoba, UMSU:
(Completed)
Monday, January 23, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 24 from 1:30 to 4:00pm 

Contact website or Facebook to volunteer.


City Hall Meeting re: Wildwood Park (Completed)

A  meeting will be held on January 3 at City Hall at 6:00 pm to change the  designation to a commercial C2 designation for the Medina Holdings Ltd. at Wildwood Park. The change is to facilitate the development of a 65 unit, 6 story condominium.

The proposed building and the 98 required parking spaces in the flood plain will require demolition of the Wildwood Club curling rink, the swimming pool and current golf pro shop.   

City Centre Community Committee meeting on January 3, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 510 Main Street.

http://www.no2c2.org/ 
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