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Creating Our Future: Stops ToA Livably Region

WHAT CAN | DO?

. Making our region livable doesn't require big sacrifices. A few heroes

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& ORGANIZE A CARPOOL. REGION

You and your co-workers may

‘Air Quality Management Plan clearly set a” “new direction for Greater Vancouver. vee” ‘said we must provide livable communities and do our part to improve the world’s environ- ‘ment. These plans show how we can A make it, ~ happen.” :

“ @REA HALSEY-BRANDT Len Chairmen, QVED Boer of Drectoe

"By heeping our region compact and avoiding +. sprawl, we can save valuable rural lands from

irban development. Taxpayers will also benefit

" hrough ' cost savings Sor water, sewers, roads - ‘and electricity.” :

Vehicles produce 75 per cent tof air + pollution $9 our travel habits will determine the air we. veathe,’ ‘Reducing the distances we have to”

travel and our dependency on cars s will ensure . ‘leaner, healthier ir 4 ;

“making revolutionary changes in their

lives may inspire us, but what we really “heed is people like you ts make the . changes that come easily. Here are a few suggestions for small lifestyle “chaniges we can try, Some of them are more heroic than others, but they all add up to.a livable region.

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Ler SOMEONE ELSE BRIVE

Take transit ‘once'a week, when - you don't need the car. You may arrive more relaxed if you read the paper instead of someone else’

licence plate.

CYCLE TO WORK

Pick up a copy of the GVRDs- ‘Commuter Cycling Map from ' Cycling BC or Mountain. '

: Equipment Co-op. Then ty.

: eyeling to work on a nice day, “Make sute to obey the rules of the - road and bring a change of clothes:

Om

TRY TELECOMMUTING Could you do some of your work:

& just as effectively from home? With

computers, modems and phones,

_ its now easier for people to work at home’ It saves on commuting time

and pollution ‘and you may even

“get more done. Discuss the possi- ' bilities with your employer.

arrive at the office less stressed out if you carpvol. Some companies

help employees to organize the

carpool,

GET INVOLVED IN CHANGE

Learn about proposed zoning changes in your neighbourhocd and think about the housing your family will need in the future.

_ Show your support for changes -

that make the region more livable

by offering a better variety of hous- _ing or mix of uses...)

CHERISH QUR GREEN SPACES Discover the parks or wild spaces

~omear where you live. Walk in them.

Play in them. Be alert to develop- ments that may threaten them and speak v up to protect them.

PRACTISE “@OINa @REEN"

“There are other ways you ‘can help

preserve ihe livability of our region.-Participate in your munici-

pal recycling program and compost

~ your kitchen and yard waste. Avoid .

_ pouring harmful chemicals down. . household and storm drains that may eventually lead to fish bearing ‘: streams. Conserve water, especially -

during lawn watering restrictions --

“from June 1 to September 30.

The future of the region is ours for :

the making. We can let it happen or : :

we can make it happen. The .: Creating Our Future vision says it: well... ;

“Greater Vancouver car . become the first urban region in the» :

. world to combine in'cne place the

things to which humanity aspires

“on a global basis: a ‘place where human activities enhanc rather ° than degrade the natural enviro:

ment, where the quality of the ‘built’: environment approaches that of the natural setting, where the diversity. of origins and religions is a source

"of social strength rather than strife, .

where people'control the destiny: their community, and where the. basics of food, clothing, shelter, * security and useful activity ate

accessible to all.’ ”