The Ecological Price?

A public hearing was held in Langford, which heard citizens voice their concerns about the Skirt Mountain 2,800 unit residential project. Many citizens wished to convey their issues about the loss of ecosystem through the development of this residential project, which ultimately will impact the native animal’s habitat. The developers in turn wanted to reach a compromise with the citizens promising to dedicate 40% as open space. This is where the concern and issue mostly arise, as citizens felt that this was not enough, and by not creating a larger open space this in turn will greatly affect natural flora and fauna

So the public hearing was done for citizens to gather together in a unified manner to voice their concerns and plans they wish to accomplish. Many different people from all walks of life had their chance to speak and most importantly were heard. This is a good form of community participation which was done in a beneficial manner, as the citizens took part and fell like they could be heard

Exert from: Goldstream Gazette: Friday, February.27/09, article “South Skirt Project gets Council nod”