
An exciting update discussion with Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins
November 10, 2020
So many fabulous projects underway in Esquimalt. We chat and review updates with Mayor Desjardins about:
- the Town Square
- the Library
- new Senior Facilities
- multiple condo projects @ Dunsmuir / Westbay Quay
- detailed discussion regarding Gorge Park developments
- the Public Safety Building (across from the Town Square)
- businesses are growing in Esquimalt:
- small business growth accelerating, even during COVID
- strong community support
- small, but mighty, Chamber of Commerce hugely supportive, e.g., shop local promotions
- Navy & Graving Dock in growth phase
- strong home based business sector
- active Farmer Market @ Bullen Field
- the market gives away food via a "market bucks" program
- active Social Media support - "Esquimalt Urban Farmers" Facebook Page (7,000 members)