Our "Be Downtown" initiative was a smashing success! We connected with 588 of you across nine pop-up activations, bringing safety information for all ages, and boosting community connections! 🌟
Highlights:
- 9 Locations: From Memorial Peace Park to Valley Fair Mall, and key locations in between.
- Top Concerns: Discussed important topics like safety for seniors, pedestrians, cyclists, and those enjoying parks and events.
- Fun & Freebies: Handed out snacks, stickers, colouring books, and safety packages.
- Sweet Surprises: Big shoutout to those who joined our prize draw for the "Our Neck of the Woods" concert!
Heroes of the Day: Our fantastic RCMP, Fire, and Bylaws team! And we could not have done it without amazing community partners like the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA. 👍
What's Next?:
- More community events, more visibility, and more opportunities to make downtown Maple Ridge an even better place!
Let’s keep the energy alive! 🌟 Thank you for making downtown a vibrant place to be. See you at our next event!
Safety & Community First
With support from the City, RCMP, and Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA), the initiative focuses on:
- Public safety & crime prevention
- Emergency response readiness
- Support services for vulnerable populations
Look for Community Safety Tents, bylaw and RCMP presence, and outreach teams providing resources, giveaways, and friendly guidance.
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More Ways We’re Enhancing Downtown
- Increased foot patrols and safety team presence
- Addressing vacant & nuisance properties
- Downtown beautification: banners, landscaping, cleaning
- Fire safety activities, community giveaways, and a Grand Prize Draw
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