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ON THE UP AND UP
NICK LABA
nlaba@nsnews.com
For drivers, a straight shot down Grand Boulevard West is about to be a blast from the past.
On July 14, North Vancouver City council narrowly passed a plan that will close the road between 13th and 15th streets, which will connect the adjacent green space on Grand Boulevard to Ray Perrault Park. Council also voted to direct staff to examine the feasibility of building two tennis courts and one multi-use sport court in the area. But Couns. Shervin Shahriari, Don Bell and Holly Back dissented on the road closure, saying they were concerned about how the change will affect vehicle traffic in the area. The three called for further consideration of the matter. Before discussion on the road closure, staff presented an update on the community engagement and planning for what’s called the “eastside connector” – which will eventually create an active transportation route from Grand Boulevard West to the under-construction Casano-Loutet overpass. Staff said their aim is to create a “safe and comfortable” connection through two corridors: along 17th Street East Continued on A22
PLAY SPACE A toddler climbs a rope ladder at Topo Park during the opening celebration for the new Central Lonsdale green space, July 23. See Page 14 for the full story on the new City of North Vancouver park. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN
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