The Lower Lynn area is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community in North Vancouver. Most residents east of Lynn Creek and south of the Trans-Canada Highway have moved into the area within the past 5-10 years.
I have lived in Lower Lynn for four years and love to use the surrounding trails, parks, and green spaces like other residents. But many of us live in buildings, which can cause a feeling of disconnection from others in the neighbourhood.
I wanted to start a community association for the Lower Lynn area for two reasons. First, I have seen how successful other community associations in North Vancouver have been at keeping residents informed about issues affecting their communities and providing feedback to political leaders and municipal staff about these issues. Secondly, with such a diverse mix of people, music, food, and businesses, I feel there is tremendous potential for creating vibrant community events in our area, giving Lower Lynn neighbours a real sense of community. There is so much value to be gained from a community working together that creating a community association seems like a natural progression for our area. I’m excited about the future of Lower Lynn.
I also strongly believed that I should be the change: Irene
In November 2023, I went to my first District of North Vancouver (DNV) public hearing. I didn’t know what to expect, but knew that a proposal on the table was going to impact my Lower Lynn neighbourhood seriously. At the hearing, we had an MLA speak for the proposal. A council member invited another speaker.
The hearing, and the subsequent four thereafter, felt like a political fiasco. I was confused that political figures were attending local neighbourhood hearings. It inspired me to speak at one of the hearings, hoping my voice as a mother, taxpayer, and even a breast cancer survivor representing millennials mattered.
The outcome was that political motives trump the voice of constituents and we were encouraged to create a neighbourhood committee to participate in future developments of the approved proposal. As I sat there, completely gutted that my little corner of the world will forever change, I also strongly believed that I should be the change.
Thanks to another longtime North Vancouverite, I searched which North Vancouver Community Association represented my neighbourhood and learned that it had been inactive for years. I volunteered to lead and met Trey, and the rest is history!
Together, we are excited to be co-presidents of the new Lower Lynn Community Association, and we are eager to hear from the community’s residents and let our municipal leaders know what issues matter to our members. We are a neighbourhood with thousands of residents, which, at the moment, none of the council members live in, so having a voice at the table is critical. Please connect if you’d like to become an association member. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
Facebook Group: Lower Lynn Community Association
Instagram: @lowerlynnca
Trey Bell and Irene Ingel are members of the newly-formed Lower Lynn Community Association
Tony N says
Congratulations on doing this. I look forward to seeing the direction you want to take the group and area.
Nan Watson says
Congratulations, while I don’t live in your neighbourhood I am in the DNV, I hear what you are saying, Keep up the good work.
J says
Good for you. I’m in the Edgemont area and the actual long time residents are ignored in favour of the wishes of the developers.