The fact is that we have an OCP and all kinds of studies that taxpayers have payed for. If the city allows this, it will send a message that all those plans and studies are meaningless and more developers will line up to rezone land. Aside from all the other impacts already mentioned, that will drive up prices for land and rent. This could have the very real effect of forcing the existing LBS out of the market. If we weren't concerned about that, we wouldn't be responsible business operators.
A few small businesses stand up and point out the hypocrisy of both the city and MEC and our motives are questioned??
Don't you live in West Vancouver. Aren't your stores in the District of North Vancouver and Vancouver?
What CITY of North Vancouver businesses or residents are opposing this?
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