The above 1970 photo from the Delta Archives is an oblique view of the east end of Ladner Harbour at Chisholm and Elliott streets, taken from the top of the Surrey Co-op tower. The government wharf and the foundation of the recently burned down community hall can be seen.
After much talk and plans over the subsequent years, Delta residents are supposed to finally see some action by next year when it comes to revitalizing Ladner Village and the harbour, Mayor George Harvie promised this year.
Veteran councillor Bruce McDonald and newcomer Dylan Kruger are heading the Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee. It will provide advice for the best utilization of Delta-owned buildings in Ladner Village, possible streetscape and harbour waterfront design concepts, ideas for banding/communications and marketing, as well as strategic incentives to attract development.
The committee is also to provide a list of measures and actions that can be undertaken to improve Ladner Village within one year.
A 1970 view of the west end of Ladner Harbour at the intersection of Delta and Chisholm streets taken from the top of the Surrey Co-op tower.
The committee at its most recent meeting discussed the current parking situation and future parking needs in the village and harbour areas, as well as the city's parking regulations in comparison with other municipalities.
They also looked at renderings of new streetscape options from the engineering and community planning and development departments for Chisholm Street, options that could include a radical new look for the street.
A 1970 view of the east end of Ladner Harbour and Chilukthan Slough at the intersection of Elliott Street and River Road taken from the top of the Surrey Co-op tower. The structures in the photograph include the sewage lagoon in the background and Magee's Second Hand Store (the old Jordan Stables)
