A VLA resident chats with  City Social Development Manager Chris Bone about  the neighbourhood – image courtesy City of Prince George

Prince George, B.C.-  The City of Prince George  took advantage of the  community BBQ in the VLA area of the City  on Sunday to talk with  residents in the area  about the  neighbourhood.Residents  offered up much praise for the  police presence in the  area,  noting that when  called,  the RCMP  arrive  without delay.  Residents said  they liked their neighbourhood because it’s quiet,  walkable and friendly.  They  also  called for  more police bike patrols,  a clean up of Strathcona park, road and sidewalk repairs and  a demand that landlords clean up their rental properties.

Residents described their neighbourhood as friendly but expressed concern there is not enough  activity for  children.  The Hudson’s Bay Wetland Park  was  recognized as a jewel in the neighbourhood, and  residents  like the trail system, but they would like to see a dog park in the  area,  as well as more facilities for  youth .

The  detailed list of  comments and  issues  can be  accessed here.

The Community Conversation  is part of Mayor and Council’s  consultation process  that will be  considered  during  budget time  later this fall. There will be other  community chats throughout the City.  Dates and locations for those sessions have yet to be announced.