Hello. I have just finished reading the letter to the editor and community in the Guelph Tribune, written by Ms. Gray. She expresses concern re the proposed building in downtown Guelph of several high rise condos, near the former Woods Plant, Co-operators, and Marsh Tire. As I type this note, I am able to gaze out the window of my new home and see beautiful downtown Guelph, the Church of our Lady and the River Run. Why do I have this view? I would guess that somewhere in our past that there was a vision to preserve the beauty of downtown for all to see from the entire perimeter of the area. Granted, there are a couple of high rise buildings but I suspect that very little thought re tree canopy, historic features, visual pleasure and a long term notion of preservation was undertaken. Again, why do I have this gorgeous view? I looked for over two years to find something I could live in for the rest of my life and find pleasure. Why did I move here? Well, as you may recognize from my name, having written to you before, I chose to leave my beautiful home and garden in the south end because of the destruction of my neighbourhood by university rental units. I just could not stand the noise, debris, red cup collection, garbage, urinating in public – making it most unpleasant to walk day or night near my home, which I had lived in since 1985 (resident of Guelph since 1972). I suspect there is the probability, most likely motivated by greed on the part of council and the developers, that the downtown area will be forever ruined by high rise structures. If you so desperately want the revenue from such building, do it where those who choose this lifestyle can enjoy their condo life, at the perimeter of the city, have their view from eighteen stories up and not block the view of the entire downtown residential community, especially from the beloved Ward, and St. George areas. Put more thought into how to get your money, keep downtown historic and beautiful. You found a way to keep the market open and fix that landmark with little permanent, if any, stress to the landowners in the downtown area. Please, for goodness sake, stop this travesty, keep our historic sites and reputation intact. This would be a mistake that all would live to regret. I trust that you will share any and all letters of concern with your colleagues, all of council and the concerned public. In fact, it would be interesting to actually get a response from you or downtown council member to reflect upon my and many others concerns re this very serious issue. I am unable to attend the March 5th meeting but my thoughts and prayers are with those who oppose these high rises and trust that wisdom will prevail. Respectfully submitted, LA