Letter: Reducing parking for Burnaby highrises is a bad idea

I expect that, should some of the 14 levels of underground parking be eliminated in favour of creating more living spaces, it would be unappealing to people.

Should such restrictions on parking spaces come to pass, it may result in discouraging working individuals who require a vehicle to attend to the workplace, in choosing to live there. This would no doubt free up living space for many other people, including the homeless or low income. Although I live in a stand-alone house, I understand the difficulties of those who are unable to depend upon transit services and must use a vehicle due to schedule, security or ever-changing location, thus needing a parking space.

To worry about parking after the fact is completely irresponsible and extremely stupid. Reducing parking spaces in construction may be very good for the developer, but the neighbourhood will pay a hefty price for all future time.

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