Pas COUNCIL URGED TO GO SLOWLY Don't squander mountains to accommodate developers Dear Editor: The development industry in North Vancouver has been work- ing overtime peddling the idea that we cen’t and shouldn’t stop higher densities on the North Shore because people have to go some- where and we have to accept our fair share of growth. Another line is that development and higher densities will improve the tax base and lower taxes. The industry has been doing such a good job promoting these myths that even people who like to preserve North Shore fivability have come to believe them. North Vancouver District Coun- cil recently even received letters from children begging council not to develop all of Lynn Canyon Park because, said the kids, ‘‘we understand that people need a place to live.”’ Right. Pecple do need a place to live, but, before we charge ahead turning .the North Shore irito. another Westend, iet’s remember a few things. When the regional plan was drawn up, the idea of turning North Vancouver into a high den- sity area to preserve farmland in other parts of the region was discarded. It was recognized that, even though farmland should be preserved, as indeed it was under the regional plan, the North Shore mountains are equally important for regional recreation. Subsequently, different municipalities accepted different roles in the ‘‘Livable Region Pro- gram.”’ Some accepted major housing developments, some, large scale industrial growth. North Vancouver’s role was and still is to remain basically a low- density residential area and to preserve the mountains for regional recreational use. So we don’t have to feel guilty for living up to what we have promised in the First place. Another line that is being veddl- ed is that development lowers the taxes and brings in revenue. That, too, is a myth. The very opposite is true. The larger the cities, the French sign criticized Dear Editor: Has azryone seen the French sign outside Cieveland School: “L'Ecole . Cleveland Elementary School’’? : Don’t get me wrong; I admire the French (in France). I spent and enjoyed my last summer vacation there, and I speak modest conver- sational French. But I seriously wonder whether I would see a sign outside a tax-supported public . school in. France labelled ‘‘=nglish Schooi.”” I have nothing against French immersion schools, but I question 12). (CMNS 280). Section i). 2585. CAPILANG COLLEGE Write at Night! TUESDAYS: Learn how to sell that blockbuster in your typewriter with Marketing Commercial Fiction WEDNESDAYS: Learn how to make money with your ideas in Magazine Article Writing (CMNS 190). THURSDAYS: Polish your grammar, spelling, and style with Basic Communications (CMNS 150, Each course meets one night a week from September to December. Tuition is $110. For more information call Crawford Kilian, Coordinator, ai 986-1911, local 2055 Purcell Way © Nort’ Vancouver ¢ British Columbia THE KIDS ARE THERE. DRIVE WITH CARE! CICBC “au 6B whether my tax dollars should support this form of subtle racism by a small faction in British Col- umbia. How many of the public here in North Vancouver have French as their mother tongue? To whom, exactly, is the school board catering? Uniess we watch, we whose native language is English may well find every school that teaches French in the province labelled “Pecole” on the specious grounds of bilingualism. Douglas W.. Haigh North Vancouver Capilano College’s Communications Department has courses designed to bring out the writer in you four nights of the week. MONDAYS: Pack those letters and memorandums with punch in Report Writing (CMNS 152, Section greater the financial problems. Many of the largest cities are, in fact, facing financial bankruptcy. Despite considerable develop- ment in the District of North Van- couver, taxes for homeowners have risen consistently. This does not mean that we should stop all development or renewal in our community. Neither does it mean that we should stop the sale of all land. But what it does mean is that we should proceedwith great caution and preserve our precious moun- tains and our parks rather than squander them to accommodate the developers or sell land to sub- sidize our large corporate citizens such as district council has been doing for years. It also means that we should stop feeling guilty because we don’t want North Vancouver to become another Westend. We won't help the world by ruining our environment and North Shore livability or by making the same mistakes that other cities have made. Considering that our North Shore is so important to the region, it is just plain good judg- ment to go slowly. It is also good economic sense. People will come from far and wide to our North Shore moun- tains to fill their lungs with fresh air and rest their eyes on unspoilt beauty so close to a major me- tropolis, And they will also be prepared to pay for this. : Ernie Crist, Alderman District of North Vancouver Free home estimates HIGHLAND PAVESTONE _—_—_Hisiand Pevestone Prodvets (1989) bid) Personal Injury Ardagh #300-1401 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver 986-4366 9 - Sunday, September 3, 1989 — North Shore News A Place-To Go When You're Pregnant And Need Support: CANADIAN | | @IRTHRIGHT | CLOSET Cal 987-7313 + Free Pregnancy Test « SHOPS D9 onettale =m Vanover Cal Hunter Tumer Barristers & Solicitors Free Initial Consultation Coloured interlocking concrete pavlingstones and s! Heautiful, economical and perfectly Practical. + All sizes of work undertaken * All work fully guaranteed BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME!. * Free Estimates * 984-3237 Cookbooks FEATURE BOOK THIS WEEK: MAIN COURSES PRICE PUBLISHERS SUGGESTED LIST PRICE $85 WHY NOT COLLECT ALi. JEAN PARE’S BOOKS AT THIS SAME LOW PRICE e VEGETABLES * CASSEROLES ¢ MUFFINS & MORE e SALADS e APPETIZERS ° DESSERTS ¢ SOUPS & SANDWICHES * HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT « COOKIES ¢ 150 DELICIOUS SQUARES GSS : 4 5 PERMANENT [8 LJ. COnARG aee Ree ET += WE FESESSE THE REGNT 9D L7t QUALITIES, 7 oo Canna 7