The Editor,
Re. “Number of craft brew seats questioned” (The Tri-City News, July 27).
I hope Port Coquitlam council will give a little more thought to brewery locations within our city.
One of the great features of Port Moody’s Brewers’ Row is the breweries are located within walking distance of one another and close to high-density housing.
To spread craft brewers out over several locations in PoCo, two of which are in lower density areas that have little if any public transportation, seems shortsighted. With all the growth in and around the Dominion Triangle, that area would appear to be the logical choice.
PoCo council should rethink its position on where these establishment should be centred and work to make the area a people place where a good brew can be enjoyed within walking distance of restaurants and shopping.
As for seating, we should be reminded that the purpose of these breweries is to brew products to sell in retail outlets; seating should be limited so they are not mistaken for the common pub. That is not the intention is it? Or is it?
A. Williams,
Port Coquitlam
