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“As a city, it is important that we think long-term about the future of public green space and how we can make sure our public parks are accessible and meet the needs of all residents,” Robertson said in a news release. “Langara College is adjacent to 114 acres of public land, yet they have no direct access or sports fields for their teams. As well, the Cambie Corridor is seeing tens of thousands of new people and families move into the neighbourhood as we add new housing along a rapid transit corridor.”

“We would like to collaborate with the park board and look at what a win-win solution could look like for the future of the Langara lands, one that could dramatically increase public green space that is free for the public to access.”

The news release also noted that Langara College currently lacks sports fields for their teams, South Vancouver lacks cricket and kabaddi facilities for its growing South Asian population, and Vancouver is without a track and field facility that adheres to international standards — three needs that could potentially be addressed by repurposing some of Langara Golf Course’s lands.

Green Councillor Adriane Carr said she supports the motion.

“With so many people moving into the Cambie Corridor it makes sense to think about how to expand parks and recreation to meet their needs. I encourage people to get engaged in the discussion,” she said.

NPA councillor George Affleck immediately voiced his displeasure about how the motion was raised.