The Editor,
Re. “Tower plans approved despite concerns” (The Tri-City News, June 1).
I had opportunity to observe the public hearing at Coquitlam city hall May 28 at which bylaw 4860, 2018 was on the agenda with the recommendation that council give second and third reading to a zoning amendment.
A small delegation of citizens who live adjacent to the targeted property spoke against the passage of this bylaw amendment, citing noise, increased traffic and congestion complaints.
It was disappointing to hear these complaints, which I felt were really an example of a “NIMBY” attitude and resistance to change.
In response, the city was reassuring regarding all the measures being taken to proceed positively with the development of our new City Centre, which necessitates higher density rezoning.
Not only were the planning department and council very convincing in their due diligence in this development, the developer displayed a beautiful building aesthetically, and in compliance with all services required, to provide a home to people in the near future. It will enhance and refresh this site as we build a new face to Coquitlam going forward.
With SkyTrain in our city, density is inevitable, but if future development in this area proceeds as it has thus far, we will see a beautiful, revitalized Coquitlam City Centre that all citizens can be proud of. Old, tired neighbourhoods will be replaced by vibrant, new development with all the amenities citizens want: transportation, entertainment, parks, cultural events, housing, restaurants and jobs.
It’s an exciting time for Coquitlam moving forward and we must support densification in the new City Centre.
Barbara Nunns, Coquitlam
