I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed urban containment boundary (UCB) boundary expansion south of Jubilee Parkway.
Forward thinking city planners around the globe do not support urban sprawl; nor do many Campbell River residents. At a time when local governments should be thinking about reducing traffic, having efficient infrastructure, maintaining services for existing neighbourhoods, and reducing negative impacts on the environment, this is backwards thinking. It is not a solution to the lack of affordable housing and will mostly serve to benefit the developer’s quest for special and costly dispensation to profit – ultimately at the expense of taxpayers.
I believe council has been hearing quite loudly and clearly that Campbell River residents no longer wish to pander to pressure from developers. As residents, we have yet to see the “community good” that they and you are convinced developers contribute. At what point do the “needs” of these singularly focussed, business-driven developers trump the residents who developed a liveable community through years of hard work and vision?
Council has an opportunity to say no to this UCB expansion and lead Campbell River to a more visionary path of 21st century community building.
I have asked them to vote no to this proposal.
Deborah Broadley