“The worst case is that nothing will change and they’ll continue selling off 4-hectare lots, with zoning that allows an absolutely massive house on each, logged out areas called ‘view corridors’ and apparently one non-residential accessory building for every .2ha. Add in cleared buffers for fire safety and one wonders what will be left after 30 years if we continue down the current path.”
“It sounds like no one was happy with the outcome of the last round. As someone new to the island, I’m excited to dream about how such a large part of the island might be sustainably and carefully developed to make Bowen an even more special and wonderful place to live. I know there are financial and other constraints and factors to be wary of, but I think it would be great if we all came from vision and creativity rather than fear towards the question posed. Thanks for being so honest and vulnerable in the invitation Candy!”
“I’m not interested in engaging with the matter… I’m trying to steer clear of stressful political issues like this.”
“I am keen for the Conservancy to be involved in any discussion about the future of the Cape. From my perspective, I believe the broadest range of views of those of us involved in environmental issues on Bowen is probably best captured via the Conservancy.”
“It is a truly special place and I will do all I can to honor it and even deepen and strengthen its spiritual vibrations. First step is to heal the wounds. I know I cannot win everyone’s trust, and all I can do is be authentic, come from a heart-centred place of love and compassion.” (Candy Ho, COB)
“They can TODAY do something about house size… They can TODAY stop clearing for view corridors… There is TONS they can do right now, no rezoning required.”
“I would like the Cape to stay as it is – and fight for that or at least try to get the best deal for Bowen Island.”
“The Cape never met its highest use, and there is no large oceanfront park on the island. It’s worth having a conversation about it, even if it is not ultimately approved by islanders. Many things have changed – the needs of islanders, the values of land which keep going higher out of reach – the impacts of climate change. We may not have the answers but we should try again.”
Right now living at the Cape is out of reach of any but the more wealthy people. It is a beautiful place and can provide needed forms of housing.
“The current path of giant lots and all of the negative elements that accompany it is a grim future for the best land on Bowen.”
“The unfortunate reality of the property’s current fate vis a vis preservation areas suggests that it can only be improved upon. If the opportunity to do so arises, it’s surely worth exploring.”
“I acknowledge and completely understand where you’re all coming from. Please know that I hear you, and I don’t take my role lightly at all.” (Candy Ho, COB)
“I moved here after the CRC controversy. I can see why people are sad. It’s grief. I understand why people fought so hard. For me it’s, ‘well let’s do something about it’.”
“I applaud you for revisiting this issue… I live near the Cape and would love to see a thriving community with amenities for all!”
“The obvious “suggestion” would be exactly what we negotiated years ago: the Cape divided into 10 acre lots exactly as it is now. Then if someone wants to buy adjacent lots and donate them as public land, that’s their right.”
“…the outcome was in some ways the least desirable one, largely because there would undoubtedly be subsequent ‘kicks at the can’ to reopen the zoning. Obviously, a preplanned development is much easier to manage than amendments after the fact.”
“By all means, let us work towards a new deal, but let us make that deal in the context of the old deal and what has occured in the interim.”
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