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Letter: Market style better for Steveston

Dear Editor, I think an indoor community market would be a better option for Steveston than an Urban Fare-type grocery store. A community market could become a place for inexpensive and healthy food choices.
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Dear Editor,


I think an indoor community market would be a better option for Steveston than an Urban Fare-type grocery store. 

A community market could become a place for inexpensive and healthy food choices. This would attract younger people, since many high school students go to Steveston to buy lunches.

As of now, most food choices in the village are limited to coffee shops and sit-in restaurants. A market usually offers healthier, local and fresh food choices than a supermarket, which carries commercially packaged foods.


A market could also be a great place to hang out on a rainy day or during fall and winter, since there aren’t many places to do that now. 

As well, a market would add character to the village and better fit in with Steveston’s fishing heritage. An upscale supermarket would be out of place. 

Having a local indoor market would attract a variety of local vendors, which is better for the community. Vendors from the seasonal artisan and farmer’s markets could set up permanent shops, which could also attract more tourists.

An up-scale super market would be benefiting just one company. 

Other places in Vancouver that have community markets, such as Granville Island and Lonsdale Quay, are big tourist attractions.
Of course, the best option for Steveston would be the one chosen by the community, and for that more detailed research is needed.

Claudia Makhanko-Tang

Richmond