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Austin Heights plans present dangers to local businesses

To Editor, Re. " Towering concerns" (The Tri-City News, March 30). I am glad Coquitlam city council has deferred the decision on the draft Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan.

To Editor,

Re. "Towering concerns" (The Tri-City News, March 30).

I am glad Coquitlam city council has deferred the decision on the draft Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan.

After attending the public hearing Monday, I had serious doubts about the idea that more residents will benefit local businesses. I think they will likely face eviction threats.

Why? Businesses that are leasing are at the mercy of their landlords. Some landlords may want to sell out to a developer who want their property for redevelopment.

Vincent Lizee, Coquitlam