I read John McBean’s letter (Pique, March 1, “The more things change...”) that was originally submitted 23 years ago with a combination of frustration and resignation.
The lack of affordable housing in the Sea to Sky is, was, and will continue to be the biggest issue for most of us who live and work here. We are incredibly fortunate to be able to call this place home.
The optimist in me has hope for the future. There are new development projects, government initiatives and funding announcements, and promises that things will improve.
The pessimist sees unregulated “market rents” continuing their stratospheric rise, out of the reach of most.
The realist in me has grudgingly accepted that homes have become an investment vehicle, and knows the money to be made ensures the status quo will continue.
The dreamer in me looks forward to the day homes are for living in. But the more things change...
