Dear Editor:
Three letters to the editor on Sunday show there are people out there who fear change. It is normal that people don't like change, however the District of North Vancouver has already voted for change based on economic, social and environmental reasons.
After more than two years of community consultation in 2009 and 2010, DNV council passed the OCP unanimously in mid-2011. All councillors were re-elected in November 2011; that's your referendum right there. A mixed-use lifestyle community will provide many housing options attainable for young people on up to seniors. It will bring a lot of community amenities such as a community centre, public plaza, parks, senior's daycare and a much more walkable healthy community. Also (there will be) much needed infrastructure repairs of sewer and water lines, street upgrades, etc.
People who have visited the open houses over the last few weeks have had a chance to vote on what form of housing the majority want. You can still vote up to July 5.
John Gilmour North Vancouver
