Dear Editor:
Re: Burnaby looks at new social housing plan, Burnaby NOW, Dec. 2.
This is an innovative solution that’s been put forward by Burnaby city council regarding the increasing shortage of rental housing stock in the city, and looks like the elected officials are taking into consideration the concerns of people who have been fighting to protect the rental stock that already exists in the city.
While it doesn’t completely address the homelessness problem within the city, it is a good start and should be commended, particularly as more people continue to call Burnaby home and the already tight demands on housing become even more strained.
I hope that the spirit of these partnerships continues on and that more agreements can be brought forward to help our resident homeless population, the incoming Syrian refugees and the hundreds of thousands of people who are expected to call the Lower Mainland home over the next decade.
Hopefully, these projects are able to deliver the services the promise and help those who are most at need.
Trevor Ritchie, Burnaby
