Quayside Community Board

[City of New Westminster] There is an epidemic of loneliness in our society. Not only are there dire health consequences for lonely individuals, but everyone’s wellbeing is greatly impacted by the breakdown of inclusive community. Jim will share inspiring stories illustrating lessons and tools you can use to build connections in your neighbourhood.

About Jim Diers:
Jim Diers has a passion for getting people engaged with their communities and in the decisions that affect their lives. Since moving to Seattle in 1976, he put that passion to work for a direct-action neighborhood organization, a community development corporation, a local foundation, the nation’s largest health care cooperative and the University of Washington. He was appointed the first director of Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods in 1988 where he served under three mayors over the next 14 years. Jim now shares the lessons from his experience and continues to learn from others as he speaks and conducts workshops for a wide variety of participants in 17 countries.

Security concerns have been on the rise in the many condo buildings at the Quay. Suspects wait for driveres to lift the parking garage gate and slip in or they wait at the door to be let in via various ways. Your QBC asks all condo owners and renters to be diligent in making sure that you let no one in (if they are meant to be there they should not require help to access the building). If you see suspicious activity please report it immediately to your strata representatives, property manager or the police.