As residents of this neighbourhood, we oppose the current development application to construct a Four-Storey building containing 45 dwelling units. The size of the lot in proportion to the proposed building height particularly concerns us, as it will stand out over neighbouring buildings, and block scenery views and sunlight from residents in the surrounding area. Furthermore, the architecture of this building will stand in deep contrast with the current style on this stretch of Main Street, giving an unnerving gentrified atmosphere. Such a building would dramatically increase traffic in the surrounding back lane, which the underground parking lot will exit onto. This not only poses a risk to the children who play there, but alongside the building generators and air conditioners, such traffic would increase noise pollution and end the peaceful ambience enjoyed by the current residents of the area. Parking availability for these residents on 19th and 20th Avenue is already an issue, such a building would only exacerbate the circumstances. To all of those who live by and enjoy this corner of Main Street, with its cafes, shops and other businesses, we urge you to help us resist the gentrification of our neighbourhood. Not only does it reduce the tight-knit community atmosphere we love, the construction of such buildings changes each Vancouver neighbourhood to look increasingly similar, and pushes locally owned businesses out in favour of more lucrative corporate outlets. The current coffeeshop located on this corner is an important community hub, a meeting place for the neighbourhood. We ask that the future tenants on the ground-floor be locally owned businesses, with preference for a new coffeeshop. Finally, as residents we ask the City to approve a smaller building, of maximum 3 storeys and a different architectural design that better fits with our community. 

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