Dear Editor:
Re: Hold our Local Councils to Account, Feb. 15 Mailbox.
(Letter-writer) Lesley Brooks is totally right about “being a prisoner” in one’s home. Attempting to go to West Vancouver to shop is not too bad; however, coming home is a nightmare. I had not been out for awhile and the other day we went to West Vancouver.
On our way there we saw extensive building everywhere. Houses being torn down to put up huge homes. More apartment and business buildings. More people to congest the roads. We have yet to feel the affects of the Capilano Marine Drive community buildings.
What is council thinking? We have not seen any infrastructure to match the building. We are still driving a two-lane “freeway” when we are over-developing all areas.
When I wrote a letter to District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton asking the same question about traffic, he stated it was being caused by “seniors going to and fro” and “mothers picking up the children at school.”
It was insulting, to say the least. Yes we must take our councils to task for they have indeed killed the good life here on the North Shore. It is unbelievable to understand why the approaches to our bridges have massive community shopping areas. There are no plans to build other bridges, nor to widen the freeway. So what are they thinking? It is time we all asked that question.
Thank you, Lesley Brooks for your input; you are entirely correct.
Brian Seward and family
North Vancouver
What are your thoughts? Send us a letter via email by clicking here or post a comment below.
