Dear Editor,
I strongly support the city’s efforts to improve the Haney area, where I currently live.
It has great tourist potential, but must be improved from what it is right now.
For far too long it has remained in a somewhat derelict state, which of course attracts a certain type of population.
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Most of the older buildings are getting very old and needing replacement in the near future.
I just request that the city planners realize that they’ll be removing what is currently affordable housing stock.
They must make sure that there is a percentage of low-income housing available for those who need this. Please don’t drive more of us onto the streets with these new developments.
Make sure our community has space for us all!
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John E. McKenzie, Haney
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