Dear Editor:
In the midst of a severe housing crisis that is occurring throughout the Lower Mainland, it’s nice to see some good news. The 200 new units being built in Burnaby represent a step in the right direction towards ensuring there’s adequate housing stock in the city.
The fact the housing is slated to be owned and operated by non-profit organizations should also help reduce the costs of renting and ownership, which is an important consideration when taking other events in the city into account.
The success of this first proposal should indicate to the city there is indeed pent-up demand and a willingness from the community to step up and build housing if there are government partners available. I look forward to seeing more of these joint housing projects in the future.
Trevor Ritchie, Burnaby
