Re: the article B次元官网网址楩ormer mayor questions North SaanichB次元官网网址檚 OCP review in the Dec. 17 Peninsula B次元官网网址 Review. I would like to express my gratitude for Alice FinallB次元官网网址檚 commentary on this issue. It takes a unique insight, honed by years of experience in such matters, to lift the veil on whatB次元官网网址檚 really going on.
We have to ask ourselves, do we want to become more like the Langfords and Sidneys of the world, or do we still value our rural character? Of course the developers will say itB次元官网网址檚 all about affordable housing in order to gain greater influence. But for them, itB次元官网网址檚 really about money. We cannot solve Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 housing issues by simply allowing more and more development. Such short-term profit taking by a few has long-term consequences for the rest, such as greater congestion and traffic, including the Pat Bay commute.
The councilB次元官网网址檚 slow drift away from the OCPB次元官网网址檚 original spirit and intent, is running contrary to our regionB次元官网网址檚 planning values. ItB次元官网网址檚 a slow and insidious change, almost imperceptible to most, but it leaves forever consequences that can never be erased. No one has an issue with a healthy and balanced review of our planning direction, but if there is undue influence by developers, or anyone, seemingly behind closed doors, then that is of great concern.
Thank you Alice for your insight.
Jeff Stanhope
North Saanich
