Local Candidates Respond to Survey on Sustainability Issues in New Westminster

New Westminster Environmental Partners (NWEP), a local environmental organization, has completed a detailed survey for the mayoral and city councillor candidates for the upcoming municipal election in New Westminster. The survey focussed on questions in four areas which will have a profound impact on the current and future livability of the City. Well-conceived decisions in these areas can have a significant influence on the ability to develop a sustainable City and a City which is a role model for our region. The survey invited the candidates to share their vision and ideas on key issues affecting the City and it queried their support for some specific ideas which are of interest to NWEP members.

This survey aims to promote a discussion amongst the candidates and the public in four areas:

Land Use and amenities
- How can development be managed in the City while creating a better place for existing and future residents?

The Environment
- How can environmental stewardship be fostered within the City, and what is the City’s role in the region, and the world?

Transportation
- as the hub of the region, what kind of transportation solutions can work for the City and the region and can the City be a leader in promoting these solutions?

Social Issues
- can the City be more inclusive for all its residents?