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Hillside-Quadra Collective
Building a more accessible, inclusive, and joyful neighbourhood together.
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  • Arts and Culture
  • Active Living
  • Community Spaces
  • About Us
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    • Library
    • Arts and Culture
    • Active Living
    • Community Spaces
    • About Us
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Hillside-Quadra Collective
Building a more accessible, inclusive, and joyful neighbourhood together.
  • Library
  • Arts and Culture
  • Active Living
  • Community Spaces
  • About Us
  • …  
    • Library
    • Arts and Culture
    • Active Living
    • Community Spaces
    • About Us
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Hillside-Quadra Collective
  • HQ Collective

    A progressive, grassroots organization building community in Hillside-Quadra and the surrounding areas.

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    Summit Park Pumpkin Parade

    Mission: Host events that build community

    Unfortunately the City of Victoria is not allowing us to use Summit Park for the 4th annual Summit Park Pumpkin Parade, so the event has been cancelled for 2022.

     

    We will revisit the possibility of hosting it again in 2023.

     

    Join us November 1st for an enchanting fall experience celebrating the artistry of local pumpkin carvers. Bring your jack o'lantern for display along the paths in Summit Park for the whole neighbourhood to enjoy!

     

    There may be a surprise performance when you get to the tower! We ask that groups maintain physical distance.
     

    Recommended donation of $2-5 to cover the cost of removing the pumpkins for composting.

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    Consultation and Advocacy on Behalf of Hillside-Quadra Residents and Business Owners

    Mission: Communicate our needs to the City, the CRD, and other public bodies

    In 2019 we focused on advocating for community space (possibly including a library) at 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary).

     

    Check out the Engagement Report that we presented to the CRD Hospitals and Housing committee for details on our public consultation activities.

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    Safer Streets for Hillside Quadra

    Mission: Slow traffic on side streets

    Throughout Hillside-Quadra vehicles cutting through the side streets at high speed pose serious risks to people walking and on bicycles, and other road users. We advocate for innovative and cost-effective traffic calming measures through the Safer Streets for Hillside Quadra Facebook page, as well as presentations in the neighbourhood and at City Hall.

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    Advocacy for Local Improvements

    Mission: Make our neighbourhood better

    Advocate for and support better park access and maintenance, alternative transportation options, playground improvements, beautification, placemaking and community-building projects in Hillside-Quadra. Examples include advocating for an improved traffic diverter at 5th Street and Kings Road, pole painting projects, requesting services such as mailbox replacement, line and hydrant painting, and street sweeping.

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    Sharing Information about Local Events

    Mission: Keep residents informed of local happenings

    We keep an updated event calendar where anyone can check out upcoming events in Hillside-Quadra and the surrounding area. We also announce upcoming events via email. We do not have regular meetings, but you're always welcome to reach out!

  • Who We Are

    We're parents, friends and neighbours who advocate for positive change in our community.

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    Yvonne Mendel

    Empress von Grease Monkey

    Yvonne loves biking, especially with her family, and she wants to help other families access and enjoy the outdoors on bikes. Community-building is what she’s all about, on her block, and on the trails. Yvonne is passionate about removing barriers to biking and advocating for better local bike parks so that families can get out and ride close to home. She’s a natural leader, and an inspiration. Yvonne is Vice President of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition.

    @viccityadvocate

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    Vincent Gornall

    Ministry of History

    Vincent is passionate about urban history and loves experimenting with radical democracy in placemaking. As a local historian, he wants to ensure that the questionable history of "urban renewal" is not forgotten. Vincent is founder of The City Walks, where he leads carefully curated tours of Victoria highlighting different aspects of its political history. Vincent was a founding board member of the Victoria Placemaking Network.

    @vincentgornall #notatwit

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    Jenn Neilson

    Commodore Firebrand

    Jenn is excited about community-building, placemaking, and interactive art. She aims to improve access to public spaces, including parks and libraries, and to help integrate interactive public art into those spaces, so that people can experience an abundance of unexpected joys. Jenn was on the Advisory Panel for Create Victoria, the city’s newly developed Arts and Culture Master Plan.

    @jennneilson

  • Summit Park Pumpkin Parade

    Summit Park Pumpkin Parade

    Select your desired arrival time for the Summit Park Pumpkin Parade below.

    If you're not able to arrive during the window that you select, we will will do our best to fit you in, while maintaining proper physical distancing.

    Suggested donation is $2-5, to cover the cost of removing the pumpkins for composting.

    Pay what you can. Recommended amount $5 per person, or $20 per family.

    *PayPal account not required. Just click on "Pay with a credit or Visa Debit card" on the payment screen to pay without a PayPal account.

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  • Media

    Bike Parking at a Premium in Victoria - Vic News, Aug 27, 2019

    City moves to block medical-facility plan at old Blanshard Elementary site - Times Colonist, May 28, 2019

    City of Victoria reconsiders use of former Blanshard Elementary site - Vic News, May 27, 2019

    Hillside-Quadra Residents Reject Plan for Mental Health Facility - Times Colonist, May 1, 2019

    Our Community: Former Blanshard Elementary School eyed as community hub - Times Colonist, Mar 3, 2019

    Back to school? Victoria councillor says old school could be key to expanding community centre - CBC British Columbia, Feb 26, 2019

    Hillside-Quadra Residents Rally for New Community Space - Vic News, Feb 25, 2019

  • By the Numbers

    3

    Petitions

    Over 2000

    Signatures for Our Initiatives

    5

    Neighbourhood Small Grants / My Great Neighbourhood Grants

    $10,000

    Total Grant Funding

    28

    Presentations to City Council/CRD

    $295,000K

    City Budget Influence

Please be sure to check out The Quadra Villager, our local community newspaper.

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