Aha! Moment <– Restoration –> Developing
Is restoring habitat the only goal? No! By restoring the estuary and shoreline, we turn the entire 3rd Avenue, Dunbar and Kingsway corridor into a waterfront development opportunity.
Could 3rd Avenue look like West 6th Avenue in Vancouver (otherwise known as False Creek) above?
We think that by pulling the harbour and rail line back to 3rd Avenue. Creating beach and riverfront amenities for the public to enjoy, this would spur development on 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue itself.
It would bring the sea and harbour truly into the heart of Port Alberni. Nurturing not only wildlife like salmon and birdlife, but also nurturing the community.
The Somass Mill lands took the brunt of the 1964 Tsunami.
Large buildings, particularly residential, built on the Somass lands will not only be susceptible to sea level rise, flooding and tsunamis, but also to liquefaction during major earthquakes.
By restoring the shoreline and habitat and concentrating development on solid ground on 3rd and 4th Avenue, Kingsway and Dunbar, it provides an important buffer to protect the community and ensures investment has a long and stable future.
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