Letter: Proposed Burnaby development can help ease rental crisis

I am surprised at the opposition shown by homeowners in the Edmonds Town Centre towards the proposed non-market rental building at 7388 Southwynde Ave.

It is crucial to understand the broader context and the urgent need for affordable housing in the city. Burnaby currently ranks as the third-worst city in the country in terms of rental affordability. As residents struggle to find suitable housing within their means, purpose-built rental units are being lost over time. The proposed non-market rental building, including a child-care facility, offers an opportunity to alleviate this crisis.

It is crucial to acknowledge that the concerns raised by homeowners, such as impacts on green space and neighborhood character, were taken into account during the planning process. The city's general manager of planning and development, Ed Kozak, stated that efforts were made to fit the size of the building to maintain the neighborhood character.

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