Langford held an out-of-the-ordinary special council meeting and event at the City Centre Grille on Tuesday to announce upcoming projects and the CityB次元官网网址檚 official rebranding.
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Young said Langford has been focused on building recreation with Rugby Canada, the Canadian Premier LeagueB次元官网网址檚 Pacific FC, Boxing BC, Rowing BC and the BoulderHouse Climbing Gym. Now, the City is moving on to arts and culture with the announcement of a soon-to-come Maritime Museum of B.C., conference centre and performing arts theatre all in one development.
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He also said that while the new facilities and developments are coming into Langford, taxes for residents have remained the lowest in the region. He said this is to do with donations, funds from the province and federal government and business and development partners.
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This is the busiest Young has been in his over 25 years as mayor, he said, but council is working hard to get things done quickly as more families move into the municipality. He said the City is slightly shifting focus now to ensure culture grows alongside the recreation.
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Although the new slogan comes with a logo, the CityB次元官网网址檚 original crest and the B次元官网网址淟angfordB次元官网网址� sign on Goldstream Avenue will continue to be honoured according LangfordB次元官网网址檚 manager of business development and events Donna Petrie.
At the event, Langford announced a variety of projects including a soon-to-come oceanfront eco outpost project in partnership with Rowing BC, a Boxing BC training facility, a BoulderHouse climbing gym and the Maritime Museum Pacific Maritime Centre and Langford Performing Arts Centre.
A special announcement was also made about a new Jordie Lunn Bike Park breaking ground near Irwin Road in Langford soon. Jordie Lunn was a world-renowned mountain biker who died at the age of 36 following a bike accident in October 2019. The park is being created in partnership with the City of Langford, the Wheelhouse Cycling Society and the Lunn Family.
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