A new parklet is coming to the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood this summer.
New Westminster city council has endorsed the location and design for a new parklet at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street, with a goal of having the parklet ready for use this summer. The city has already built parklets in Sapperton, uptown and downtown and is planning to build a parklet in a different neighbourhood each year.
In February, representatives from the Brow of the Hill Residents’ Association appeared before city council to urge the city to provide more greenspace in their neighbourhood. City staff worked in consultation with the residents’ association to identify a preferred location for a parklet in the neighbourhood.
The parklet will be built near 616 Fourth Ave., as well as on public land owned by the First Presbyterian Church New Westminster on Seventh Street.
A staff report says the church has been consulted and supports the parklet, which is designed to encourage neighbourhood gathering. The parklet, which has a budget of $15,000, will include social seating, bicycle parking, plantings and informal play elements for children.
In response to the city's decision, Alice Cavanagh of the Brow of the Hill Residents' Association tweeted: Woo Hoo! Our Brow parklet got passed on consent last night. I'm so very excited to see construction start. We should start planning our community get together at the parklet! #BelikeBrow #NewWest
