West Vancouver will be 100 years old in 2012. In a century, it has evolved from a quiet mill town, once connected to Vancouver by a single rowboat, to one of the most desirable and prosperous municipalities on the West Coast. It is a city nestled between the rain forest and the ocean, a community that embraces its First Nation heritage and preserves our unique lifestyle on the edge of a burgeoning metropolis of more than two million people.

The idea of revitalizing Ambleside – the traditional heart and gateway of our community – isn’t new. It has been under debate for decades, with many thoughtful, citizen-led reports outlining possibilities for enhancing the village and enriching the quality of life we treasure.

Years of thoughtful studies and plans brought together by the Ambleside Town Centre Strategy Working Group, are ready to be brought to life. Successive Councils have listened to the community’s interest in a village that builds on the local successful businesses and brings residents closer to the centre through the creation of housing options.

Council and the community have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility for renewal of Ambleside. This is AmblesideNow.