Dear Editor:
Re. NV Construction Noise Irks Neighbour, April 27:
(Letter-writer) Robin Timms isn't alone in his anger and frustration at the way our developer-friendly municipalities are allowing the destruction of our residential neighbourhoods.Right across the North Shore, on what seems a daily basis, comfortable older homes are bought by developers and immediately destroyed. The lot is then stripped of every tree, shrub and blade of grass and a huge structure is then thrown up.
No attempt is made by the municipality to compel the builders to harmonize these monstrosities with the surrounding houses.
My wife and I moved into our present home seven years ago. We chose it because it was on a quiet, pleasant street. Since then, eight of the 17 houses on our block have gone this way. The rending crash of demolition, the roar of heavy-duty machinery and dust that settles everywhere have been part of our lives for years now. Hideous barns now deface what was an attractive neighbourhood and all sense of community is gone.
We feel betrayed. Why do our mayors and councillors allow this to happen? Don't they care about the people they were elected to represent?
Joseph W Hind
North Vancouver
