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Dunsmuir Urban Community Farm on 9th ave"DUC Farm"

The Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association, the epitome of proactive community engagement in Mission, BC, is the driving force behind the DUC Farm initiative. Established as a response to local developmental challenges, the association has consistently advocated for the preservation of the area's natural beauty and the well-being of its residents. The DUC Farm project emerged from this rich history of community activism, fueled by a desire to utilize local land for food production and communal benefit.

DUC Farm represents not just a farm but a movement – an embodiment of community spirit and a step towards a future where food security and sustainability are within everyone's reach. Our goal for year one is not only to establish a thriving urban farm but to sow the seeds of a larger transformation in how communities engage with agriculture and work together to address hunger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUC Farm is committed to transforming the way our community connects with food. Our mission is to unite Mission, BC, residents in cultivating healthy, nutritious crops, empowering them with essential skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve food independence. We believe in sharing the fruits of our collective labour with those who contribute to the farm's success, extending support to local organizations, and nourishing our broader community.

Location:

The chosen site for DUC Farm is a unique 9000 square foot City of Mission owned lot, nestled between 33525 and 33543 9th Avenue in Mission. This unconstructed road dedication, though without a formal address, presents an opportunity for the community to shape an unused space into a vibrant agricultural hub. The city's support, demonstrated through a nominal lease agreement, signifies a commitment to community-driven initiatives and a recognition of the transformative potential of urban agriculture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we stand at the threshold of a groundbreaking journey with the Dunsmuir Urban Community Farm, we extend a heartfelt invitation to you – our potential partners and supporters – to join us in this transformative endeavor. DUC Farm is not just a farm; it is a vision of a future where community, sustainability, and empowerment intertwine to create a healthier, more resilient Mission, BC.

 

Your support is crucial. Together, we have the power to turn a plot of land into a flourishing hub of urban agriculture, a center of learning and connection, and a source of nourishing, locally-grown food for all. By partnering with us, you become a vital part of a movement that values people and the planet, a movement that seeks to sow seeds of change in every furrowed row and harvested crop.

 

We invite you to contribute – be it through funding, resources, expertise, or advocacy. Each contribution, big or small, is a step towards building a more food-secure community, towards educating and inspiring current and future generations, and towards fostering a model of urban agriculture that can be replicated far and wide.

 

Join the Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association in this endeavor. Together, we’ll create a significant and sustainable community resource that provides food independence to the people of Mission.

Join us in cultivating change and nourishing our community

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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2024

RE: 33525 9th Avenue

Public hearing on March 20th, 2023. Rezoning for Duplex approved, developer needs to be mindful of the neighbourhood character.

RE: 7743 Stave Lake Street

As of March 2023 all the trees on the property have been cut down. 35 townhouses are set to be built. No other information at this time.

RE: 7784 Dunsmuir Street

Court Ordered Sale. 5+ owners. Property went on the market in early May for 4.4 million then removed. Was put on the market again in late May for 10 million. This property is sloped and has multiple Class A watercourses, including wetlands, that have been documented. The current house on the property has sustain major fire damage and vandalism. Prior to any development a geotechnical assessment and a riparian assessment must be conducted. The future owner and developer of this property will have to reach out to the neighbourhood before any development application can go ahead, based on the Neighbourhood Engagement Policy.
RE: 7816 Dunsmuir Street

In February 2022, Mayor Paul Horn, via email, introduced the owner of 7816 Dunsmuir Street (Mission Dunsmuir Ventures Ltd) and their project manager from OTG Development Ltd to the Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association Executives. The goal was to facilitate communication between the developer and the area residents towards building cooperation between the two parties. Since then the Association's President and Vice-President met with the developer and project manager half a dozen times.​

The developer listened to the Association's concerns about the proposed development plan and created a second option based on the conversation. Developer followed the Neighbourhood Engagement Policy. Project of 29 townhouses was approved at a Dec 2023 Public Hearing. 

CITY AFFAIRS

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Development proposal 7743 Stave Lake Street, March 2021

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Dunsmuir Local Area Plan Report, December 2021

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Development proposal 7743 Stave Lake Street, April 2022

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Neighbourhood Approach Policy

April 2022

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Neighbourhood Approach Policy

August 2022

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Block Party Tool Kit , August 2022

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