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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: BlairD on August 24, 2009, 05:27:54 PM
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Hey Guys and Gals
I am not sure how to start one but, could we make an online petition to keep the show going in its current location?
Also there is a large grass park in Mission where the host the father's day show, just an idea for a new location if things don't work out
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or the new Langley Events Centre. High profile location with a waterpark...tonnes of parking and brand new facilities :) Still really central to everything and there's even a new bridge for people that side of the water.
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how about doing the whole weekend at the raceway?
camping, beer garden and friday night drags
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theres lots of parking on hastings no?
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Mission won't work for MANY reasons.
On the Sat and Sun there's a big non-VW event going on.
Mission is too far from the city. Turnout will be a fraction of what it is now since many spectators won't want to make the drive. One just has to look at the stupid Porsche guys. Their annual car show is outside Kamloops. This results in dozens of spectators and partisipants.
Any location must be CENTRAL to the majority of the population for a good turnout. Coquitlam/Burnaby/New West is ideal. Vancouver/North Van/Richmond/Surrey is good also.
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We will definately keep everyone informed on the status of the current location and a possiblility of a new one. Its gonna take some time to iron out everything
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there doesn't seem to be a problem with the park everyone uses in North Vancouver.
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waterfront park is to small.
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How about the native reserve down in White Rock? They have the parking lot as well as the grassy field, just a thought.
Good Luck with it guys, give us a shout if you need a hand.
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How about......oh crap, I dont know any places in Canada!
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From what I read in the newspaper article the primary issue at the Coquitlam location is parking, unless there are other issues that have not been made public.
Both Douglas College and the adjacent high school have large parking lots in the rear of their facilities that are not being used at that time of the year. School is out and the College is mostly closed on Sunday. Perhaps arrangements could be made to use those lots for our attendee parking so the locals would still have access to their parking around Town Center. And don't forget the Seattle vintage meet is held at a community college.
I find it difficult to believe that there are not other events over the course of a year that challenge the parking in the area. Are those events being told to relocate too?
It sounded from the newspaper article that the Mayor didn't really know too much about the issue. It would be good for him to hear from local residents and businesses (in particular those from Coquitlam) who attend and/or benefit from the show.
I thought about giving it a month or so and then sending the Mayor an email. His email address and that of the Council are on the Coquitlam website. I'm sure they would love to hear from us.
Maybe I'll attend a Council meeting, just as a concerned citizen, and tell them about all the positive things the show brings - international coverage that consistently says what a beautiful site location we have etc, recognition for local businesses that support the show and benefit from it. I think it is good that they hear from individuals who attend the show and not just the organizers and sponsors.
And it's all going to potentially go to another municipality over a parking issue that is probably no more than 5 hours in length once a year. Langley and New Westminster are prepared to shut down their downtown streets for car shows. And Coquitlam??
I was there for the first GCVS and every one since and I am looking forward to the 2010 GCVS at Town Center Park.
My thoughts.
Bryant Dilley
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anyone got a link to the article in question?
-Dave
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It was in Events and Gatherings under "Great Advertising for the weekend" - August 12
http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/story.html?id=8f5ecb14-d1d4-4051-b8c5-0b5219006dd5
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Good points :P Salmon arm would be nice though
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Im willing to let you use the parking lot at willowbrook mall for a small fee, say $250, but if anyone asks just tell them your there for the back to school sales....
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From the article, it sounds like we need to find out from the Mayor what exactly are the issues. Then put forward a plan to address them all.
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sent my letter to the mayor!
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What GCVWS 2249? Any of you have some ideas?
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I find it difficult to believe that there are not other events over the course of a year that challenge the parking in the area. Are those events being told to relocate too?
It sounded from the newspaper article that the Mayor didn't really know too much about the issue. It would be good for him to hear from local residents and businesses (in particular those from Coquitlam) who attend and/or benefit from the show.
A bunch of us came out from Alberta, and spent money on motels, fuel, food & drink, etc, so maybe the mayor should be informed of the tourist money that the GCVWS brings to the local economy every year...