The Vancouver Park Board is going to try and negotiate to take over full governance of Hastings Park.
Commissioner Constance Barnes says they will approach city hall to begin discussions after hearing from concerned speakers, "We are an elected body and our job is to protect and preserve. We are hearing very loud and clear tonight. A lot of speakers came forward and they are very concerned about the future of the green space and the bird habitat and the garbage and trees being cut down. So there (are) a lot of issues that we are really not in the position to not hear."
With the PNE also a concern, the Board will push city council for a similar model used by the Board to manage the aquarium in Stanley Park.
The Board voted unanimously to begin discussions over Hastings Park governance with city hall.