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LETTER: Proposal doesn’t offer a community centre

Dear Editor: I am confused and misinformed by facts presented to date, showing variations of municipal halls, performing arts centers but no community centre.
George Hunter's rough alternative to the proposed community centre
George Hunter's rough alternative to the proposed community centre.

Dear Editor:

I am confused and misinformed by facts presented to date, showing variations of municipal halls, performing arts centers but no community centre. How can I vote for something  l will not get? 

The grants available are for a community centre, but it is apparent they are going to be used for a different purpose, I think the grants should be withdrawn.
In my previous life I was involved as a consultant to Downs Archambault Architects on the Britannia Community Centre, one of the largest and most comprehensive of its type, and as such I know something of what  a community centre should be. 

My wife and I have spent the past 20 winters in California and Arizona staying in developments from 2,500 to10,000 residences where community centers are a large part. 

We have rented in five or six of these developments where the amenities are similar to what we have come to expect. In view of the above I have only one option to vote on this referendum and that is “no.” If anyone is interested I have designed a community centre for Bowen Island

George Hunter