The city of Vancouver has decided to build apartments in the place of the Vanco driving range (“After more than 50 years, Vanco Golf Range to close in October,” The Columbian, March 8). It’s clear someone made this decision from their desk in some office away from this site.
The city would never build on one of its many parks, would it? Some of these parks I assume don’t get as many visitors per day as Vanco. I started going to Vanco about two years ago. This is my and many other people’s city park. I’ve met many amazing people at this establishment. It has a feel of community and friendship.
On only the third visit, the owner and I were on a first-name basis, as I was with some of the employees. You are taking away all these employees’ and the owner’s livelihood. You’re taking away something that has been there for decades and decades. A place where people go to make their day better and hopefully their golf game better as well.
I get that Vancouver needs more housing. I don’t get the location that you have chosen. It’s been around longer than most city of Vancouver employees. It’s very sad.
