The Editor,
Re. “Tower issues include parking and sunlight” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 30).
Regarding the planned new development at Como Lake and Clarke Road: I must be very naive and I wish someone would explain this situation to me.
I don’t comprehend why Coquitlam council couldn’t zone this plot of land for 10-storey rental towers — so instead of a small tower and a terribly tall tower, council would give permission to build two 10-storey towers consisting entirely of rental units.
Why can’t this be done? Who is benefitting from the current suggestion, besides the developers? And why do their wishes count more than the needs of the people of Coquitlam?
If this developer doesn’t want to build according to this suggestion, find another developer.
Jane Shoemaker, Coquitlam
TOO HIGH, MAYBE?
The Editor,
On Nov. 30, Vancouver Fire and Rescue had to rescue three workers stranded on a suspended platform outside the 29th floor of an office building.
Recently, the councillors of the city of Coquitlam gave their approval for the construction of a 49-storey mixed-use condo tower in Burquitlam.
Will Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Service have sufficient staff trained and equipped to carry out a timely exterior rescue on this tallest building in Coquitlam?
Or will a mutual aid arrangement rely on appropriate help coming from Vancouver?
D.B. Wilson, Port Moody
