The Editor,
Re. “Coronation Park plan shows no future for single-family homes” (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 27).
While some people might be upset about losing our single-family homes in Coronation Park, I, for one, welcome it.
Our homes were mostly built in the 1960s (mine was 1966). I still have a ’66 furnace, ’66 insulation, fireplace, etc. The carbon footprint for one person to live on 11,000 square feet is ridiculous. Imagine the wasted energy of all these “old” houses totalled up.
Yes, I realize that some have been upgraded. But as far as our views and quiet neighbourhoods, they are already gone. Ioco Road is now six lanes, delivery trucks honk their horns at 5 a.m. and the view is of Suter Brook towers.
This is the place to add density. The entire neighbourhood is less than a 10-minute walk to the Evergreen Line. That will be more than 5,000 people who don’t have to burn gas or rely on a bus to get to SkyTrain.
Also, since prices depend on supply and demand, more density might help lower the costs for new buyers. As well, Port Moody would benefit from the increased tax base.
If you still want your single-family house, there are plenty available in Port Moody with better views that are newer and more energy efficient, and you may have change leftover after you move.
Bob Darnell, Port Moody
