Dear Editor,
Re: “Pier pressure at Garry Pt.,” News, Oct. 30. A Pier at the Point?
Of all the things I’ve read in this paper that made me mad enough to want to write a letter, this insanity being pursued by Coun. Bill McNulty is what finally did it.
He seems intent that what Garry Point really needs is a giant pier, to go along with the giant pilings that have already done much to destroy one of the only ocean views left in the region. So many of us enjoy that beach on a daily basis.
We go there to enjoy the feel of the sun and wind on our faces, to hear our own thoughts, and to see the waves on the beach.
I suspect I’m not the only one who believes that nature is the ultimate designer, and who do not want to see Garry Point Park ruined by the installation of what will surely be a giant eyesore.
Why is this city so intent on ruining everything that made this place so charming and so naturally stunning?
Why does council continuously support rampant development of generic retail shops, concrete wastelands and tacky monster “homes” that don’t appear to actually contain any life forms? It seems obvious to me that I and those of us citizens who feel the same way and who actually pay taxes and support the local economy year round are clearly not as important to this council as tourists who are likely only here for a day.
I moved here from Kitsilano years ago when that place changed from a charming and quirky spot to a hectic generic chain store ghetto, and now Steveston is fast following that same pattern of destruction.
Perhaps Mr. McNulty and others who share this “improvements” affliction might benefit from spending some quiet, alone time sitting on the beach at Garry Point, while they still can.
Sharon Moore
Richmond
