Deraek M.

Deraek M.

Environmental Coordinator
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Possessing a deep love for all living things, biology was a natural career choice for Deraek. Through his many years working as a biologist, he witnessed first hand the near complete disregard our political system has unfortunately had for the findings of environmental scientists. A life in politics taught him the importance of the built environment. Important not only in our global pursuit to live ecologically, but in building happier and more productive lives for those living within it.

Strong Towns Nanaimo Applauds City Council’s Bold Move Towards Eliminating Parking Minimums Downtown

Strong Towns Nanaimo Applauds City Council’s Bold Move Towards Eliminating Parking Minimums Downtown

Strong Towns Nanaimo is celebrating City Council’s landmark decision on parking mandates in the downtown core. In a decisive vote, Mayor and Council voted 8-1 to begin the process of eliminating off-street minimum parking requirements for all uses in the Downtown Primary Urban Centre. Staff have been instructed to begin drafting changes to the Parking Bylaw in order to make this a reality. Council will likely have a vote in January according to normal rules for amending bylaws.