Show Notes
A rapidly growing population and aging infrastructure means the pressure on our parks, arenas, fields, and pools will continue to increase - this is the recreation reality for Maple Ridge. The solution? A proposal for bold action now that will benefit current and future residents for decades to come.
In this episode, Dan Ruimy is joined by Christa Balotti and Chad Neufeld from the City of Maple Ridge Recreation and Parks teams to do a deep dive on Recreation Ready, including the studies, community feedback, and long-term planning that have shaped the three proposed new recreation facilities.
The conversation digs into details on site selection, transportation planning, funding strategy, public engagement, and the assent/referendum process, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at how major recreation infrastructure projects are planned, prioritized, and delivered.
Still want to learn more? Visit MapleRidge.ca/RecreationReady
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