Vancouverites Protest Construction of New High-Rise, Claim it Will 'Ruin Their View of the Mountains'
VANCOUVER, BC - In a baffling turn of events, residents of Vancouver are protesting the construction of new high-rise buildings in the city, claiming that they will “ruin their view of the mountains.” These same residents, however, seem to prefer the smell of urine and feces on the streets and the rampant crime that plagues the city to the possibility of new housing builds.
“It’s just not fair,” complained one NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) activist. “We moved here for the stunning views of the mountains, not to have them obstructed by some ugly building.”
When asked about the city’s growing homelessness crisis, the activist seemed unfazed. “Oh, that’s not our problem. They can just go somewhere else.”
In fact, many Vancouver residents seem to prefer the current state of the city, with its tent cities, drug use, and skyrocketing housing prices. “It adds character to the city,” said one resident. “Plus, I’ve grown accustomed to the smell of urine on my morning walk.”
Another resident echoed these sentiments, stating that they would rather live in a city with high crime rates and no affordable housing than have a new high-rise building obstruct their view. “I just don’t get it,” said 35-year-old insurance adjuster David Wong. “Why are they building all these condos and apartments? I don’t want to live in a tiny box in the sky. I want a big house with a yard and a white picket fence, just like in the movies.”
While it’s true that Vancouver has seen a surge in condo and apartment construction in recent years, developers say that it’s simply a matter of supply and demand.
“The reality is that single-family homes are simply not feasible in many parts of the city,” said John Smith, president of the Vancouver Developers Association. “Land prices are too high, and it’s just not financially viable to build a $1 million home on a $2 million lot.”
The NIMBY movement in Vancouver has been a long-standing issue, with residents opposing new housing developments and affordable housing initiatives, citing concerns about property values and neighbourhood character. However, this recent protest against new high-rise buildings takes the cake.
“It’s really quite ironic,” said a city councillor. “These residents are willing to live with the smell of urine and feces on their streets and the threat of crime, but they draw the line at a new building. It’s NIMBYism at its finest.”
As the city’s homelessness crisis continues to worsen, it’s clear that a change in attitude is needed. Perhaps, instead of protesting new housing builds, Vancouver residents should be embracing them as a way to address the city’s housing crisis and provide a better future for all residents.