Editor:
Canmore has an opportunity to set a path for our remaining developable land that will leave us poised for the future.
It is dismaying to continue to see plans that could have been developed in 1980 when what we need is a plan for 2040. There are many places that have successfully planned neighbourhoods that could be used as models for our local development.
I don’t see anything in the Three Sisters Mountain Village plan that seems like a vision. There is nothing that speaks to where we would like to be in the future.
Nothing that provides opportunities for our children. Nothing that ensures Canmore can remain a diverse and thriving community. Nothing that will enable us to live in harmony with the wildlife and the landscape.
Canmore has a wealth of knowledgeable and committed individuals who could help plan something in sync with our vibrant and caring community. We need to harness this capacity and start to consider a variety of ways to build a world-class neighbourhood.
There is a huge amount of information about how to build better. We need to consider ideas such as emphasizing walking, biking and public transit opposed to cars. There should also be an emphasis on green technology and more priority on helping wildlife.
I challenge you, Canmore. I challenge you to think ahead and think outside of the box.
We need to ensure it is Canmore’s vision that guides development and not the vision of a private company. It is going to take courage and it is unlikely to be an easy path. But it is a path that we need to take and one that is likely to resonate with many in our community.
Kerrie Pain,
Canmore
