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Greenways@Oaklands - The Initial Stages
RYAN STREET GREENWAY PLANTING CONTINUED - Fall, 2008
We had a success rate of the plants, but a few died out. So we replaced those and planted some more plants.
RYAN STREET GREENWAY ESTABLISHED - Apr, 2008
All sections on the Lower Ryan Connector have the initial phase plants, shrubs and flowers. Come take a look, it has been a phenomenal transformation from a unmanaged area to a useable walking area - bringing nature to the city.
LOWER RYAN CONNECTOR GREENWAY MAJOR DEVELOPMENT - Nov 26, 2007
Major development of the Lower Ryan Connector Greenway with soil, mulch and walkways.
LOWER RYAN CONNECTOR GREENWAY DISPLAY - Mar 2, 2006
Display of the various options for the Lower Ryan Connector Greenway shown at the Oaklands Community Centre at the Oaklands Community Association AGM.
2006 OAKLANDS-RYAN GREENWAY LOOP CALENDAR RELEASED - Dec 21, 2005
The 2006 Oaklands-Ryan Greenway Loop Calendar has pictures of the area and lists local events.
It is available at the Oaklands Community Centre (#1-2827 Belmont Ave) or VI Color Mart (3055C Scott Street - behind Subway).
LOWER RYAN CONNECTOR GREENWAY APPROVED FOR $20,000 - Nov 24, 2005
The Lower Ryan Connector Greenway received a $20,000 grant from the City of Victoria to enhance the area which presently contains a impressive row of mature Garry Oaks, but has undelineated, gravelled parking areas with no developed pedestrian or cycle facilities.
Concillors Denise Savoie and Helen Hughes spoke highly of the project; and in addition, city manager Joe Daly.
APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD GREENWAYS GRANT - Oct 15, 2005
Ryan Greenway application sent in for the first City of Victoria Greenways grant program; total of $25,000 available to all applicants.
CLEARING BLACKBERRIES AND OTHER INVASIVE PLANTS ON RYAN HILL - Sept - Nov, 2005
Volunteers removed blackberries and other invasive plants on Ryan Hill.
OAKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING - Oct 6, 2005
A report on the Greenways@Oaklands program was presented, reviewed and fully supported by the OCA Board.
SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDING APPROVED - June 16, 2005
The City of Victoria city council approved a Special Project Grant of $4800 to go towards the Ryan Greenway and Park.
Please contact us if you would like to be involved in the project.
CITY COUNCIL PASS BYLAW PROTECTING RYAN HILL - May 26, 2005
City Council passed Bylaw 05-065 protecting Ryan Hill.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK AND RYAN GREENWAY in TIMES COLONIST - March 11, 2005
In the March 11 Times Colonist there was an article about council approving a Neighbourhood Park to preserve the lot at 1436 Ryan
St, forming an important step towards the Ryan Greenway; check on page B1.
CITY OF VICTORIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - Mar 10, 2005
Joe Daly, Manager at the City Parks, released his report recommending:
1. That Council directs the City Solicitor to prepare a bylaw to reserve the City owned lot located at 1436 Ryan Street as Neighbourhood Park, for the purpose of preserving the natural habitat of this site.
2. That consideration is given, as part of a future Parks Master Plan exercise, to the role, function and management practices appropriate for natural areas within the park system in the City of Victoria.
Dean Fortin, Chris Coleman, Denise Savoie, and Helen Hughes expressed positive comments. Ludo Bertsch was given an opportunity to say a few words. A motion was made to follow those recommendations. Passed with all in favour.
If you wish, you may want to email or send a thank you to the City Council members.
OAKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM - Thursday Feb 3, 2005
Ludo Bertsch gave a presentation with displays of the Ryan Greenway to the Oaklands Community Association AGM.
It was well received and drew great interest.
There were 4 City Council members in attendance - Helen Hughes, Dean Fortin, Rob Fleming, and Denise Savoie - all who were instrumental in ensuring the 1436 Ryan St. lot was saved.
RYAN HILL AND GREENWAY IN ECONEWS - Tuesday Feb 1, 2005
Ryan Hill and Greenway are covered in Guy Dauncey's Econews.
CITY OF VICTORIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - Jan 27, 2005
You all did a great job of letting City Council know what a special place Ryan Hill is.
During the closed portion of the meeting, the City dealt with an offer to purchase the 1436 Ryan St. lot (Bob Wiffen's report), which was turned down.
A motion was moved by Councillor Dean Fortin and passed by the City Council directing the City to remove the property from the sale list.
It was further moved and passed that Parks staff was to report back on how best to preserve the natural landscape.
After receiving this report back, the City Council will request staff to work with the Community on the development of the Ryan Park.
Councillors Dean Fortin and Helen Hughes were largely responsible for spearheading this through.
I know it rarely happens that thanks go to City Council; but you could send a note to them if you wish.
CITY COUNCIL UPDATES - Jan 20/21, 2005
Our report on 1436 Ryan St. is distributed to City Council for their review.
City Councillors Dean Fortin and Helen Hughes propose to introduce a motion to make 1436 Ryan a park at Jan 27's meeting.
OAKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING - Jan 13, 2005
Based on input from many of you, we put together two documents which were presented to the Oaklands Community Assocation Board.
The first document is a proposal to form a committee within the Oaklands Community Association to focus on the Ryan Greenway. The board will consider this proposal at their March board meeting.
The second document is the report, "1436 Ryan St. Lot - Issues, values and Recommendations", to go to the City Council. It will give the City Council members an overview of the local concerns and insure that they are better informed when they make their decisions.
We invite you to review the documents and encourage you to send us your comments or suggestions.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Dec 9, 2004
Legislative services reports in an email:
"The matter came forward on today's agenda and it is my understanding
Councillor Hughes will be discussing this matter with the Oaklands
Neighborhood Association in the near future."
The minutes of the previous meeting, Dec 2, were confirmed:
"Survey of City-Owned Land - 1436 Ryan Street
Councillor Hughes requested information on the survey being
carried out on City-owned property at 1436 Ryan Street. The Property
Manager was directed to discontinue any further survey of the property
pending a report to Committee of the Whole."
RYAN HILL ON AGENDA? - Dec 8, 2004
The agenda for the Dec 9 Committee of the Whole meeting does not show discussion on the report of Ryan Hill.
The secretary confirmed that the Property Manager would not be presenting the Ryan Hill report on Dec 9, and it will be delayed until possibly Jan 13, 2005.
RYAN HILL in TIMES COLONIST - Dec 7, 2004
In the Dec 7 Times Colonist there was an article about Ryan Hill; check on page B2.
OAKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Dec 6, 2004
A group of concerned residents brought forward Ryan Hill for discussion at the Traffic and Land Use Committee of Oaklands Community Association (OCA) on Dec 6.
Background material, a report on Nov 30's Neighbourhood meeting and action plans were presented. The OCA is supportive of the efforts, and it seems quite a few councillors.
The next game plan will be determined after hearing the results of the Dec 9th Committee of the Whole meeting, in which the Property Manager is due to present a report.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Dec 2, 2004
Mayor Lowe (Dec 3) in response to a neighbour's email reports on the meeting:
"Councillor Helen Hughes brought this issue to our attention and we will be receiving a report from the City next
week. It sounds like it is not an appropriate piece of property to sell off
and we have asked that nothing be done until Council has an opportunity to
review the situation." The report is being done by the Property Manager, Bob Wiffen, and due for the next meeting - Thursday Dec 9.
NEIGHBOURHOOD MEETING - Nov 30, 2004
In a packed neighbourhood meeting on Nov 30, city managers were faced with residents dismayed at the thought that the city-owned 1436 Ryan St lot might be sold to private interests and developed.
The preliminary plans shown by the city would extend the lot by almost 40 feet into the road allowance, meaning the house would be almost 40 feet closer to Ryan St. than all the others on Ryan St.
Although a covenant is planned on the Garry Oak meadow below, it is feared that it would be destroyed in construction or afterwards.
Since the lot is already zoned, the city can sell the lot without a re-zoning process - all the city needs to do is issue a road closure notice on the unused section of road.
Click here for notes of the meeting.
INFORMATION MEETING - Apr 8, 2004
An information session was provided to discuss Ryan Street, Ryan Hill and Ivy Place at the Oaklands Community Centre.
CITY OF VICTORIA GREENWAYS PROJECT - June, 2003
The City of Victoria put on a public information and working session on the city-wide Greenways project.
Check out the City of Victoria Greenways Plan document
and webpage,
and a map showing City of Victoria Greenways in Oaklands area.
A proposal document for a Ryan Hill & Ivy Place Greenway was sent in to the Greenways committee.
Oaklands Green - The Past:
[More past events coming]
OAKLANDS GREEN CELEBRATION AND ENTRANCEWAY INSTALLATION - Sept 10, 2005
A celebration was held for the 5 years of hard work for Pat Johnston and volunteers who have transfored a patch of grass into a thriving native park.
An impressive entranceway was also installed. Pictures online.
OAKLANDS GREEN ON SHAW CABLE TV - Sept 8 & 9, 2005
The Oaklands Green park and its upcoming celebration was shown on Shaw Cable TV.
Email us for more information or if you like to improve our neighbourhood.
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