Letters June 25: Try higher density in Rockland; LifeLabs' move; defending ICBC The Times Colonist Jun 25, 2024 2:00 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Around 80 people with flags and signs in support of LGBTQ+ rights and a loudspeaker blaring gay pop anthems protest on June 22 outside the Victoria Conference Centre where the Reclaiming Canada conference was being held. TIMES COLONIST June 22, 2024 Listen to this article 00:10:24 If density is so nice, try it in Rockland Re: “Fernwood mixed-use project moves ahead despite lack of parking,” June 21. I’m appalled by the decision to shoehorn way too much housing on a small lot on Gladstone Avenue and the comments to support the decision.
”Redevelopment of single family homes” leads the mind to two city lots, but this is one small city lot already divided up for two small homes. And it is significantly higher ground than the housing behind it, so the structure will completely overshadow their yards. And this speaks nothing to the parking situation, which can be argued forever.
And the nerve of Coun. Matt Dell to call this a “fantastically dense little neighbourhood” and make it even denser. How about turning part of Rockland into a “fantastically dense little neighbourhood” instead.
At least the development wouldn’t completely overshadow their neighbours and it could add a much-needed coffee house to the area. Susan Link Victoria Another cut to Island�.
