Tim Cartmell, area councillor, reported that the park continues to be on the list for potential development for supportive and affordable housing. The focus is on specific criteria i.e. easy access to transit, schools and amenities. Four sites are active now and Henderson is not among them. Recent proposals have taken significant time and are subject to Provincial and Federal support which likely pushes back any development back 5 years under current conditions/policies.
Recent vandalism of signage did not help the defense of the park. Rather it conveyed the neighbourhood as intolerant, thereby hindering our community’s advocacy for consultation and reduced or no development. Tim and/or Ms. Rakhi Pancholi our MLA may be at the Community League AGM in October 2019. Please look to The Ridge Community League for updates to this meeting.