I am an immigrant who landed in Canada 17 years ago. I like Surrey because of the natural parks and environment protection regulations for salmon and streams.
However, I am sad to see Surrey’s nature destroyed because people keep using more space to build houses and parking lots.
I disagree with the proposal to change Bear Creek Park’s greenbelt to a parking lot for the following reasons:
1. Salmon streams will be affected. Park environment belongs to all Surrey people – not only for residents around the park.
2. If the temples or cultural society need more space, they need to consider moving to a bigger area instead of changing a park for their own purpose.
3. If the city approves this change, the next time another institute asks to change another park to parking lot for their need, how could the city reject the request?
Fred Wang
