It is a disgrace
On my way to work I walk along the section of Columbia Avenue from 16th to 23rd Streets.
Walking enables me to have a close-up view of the landscaping of the homes and businesses on that stretch of road.
Some of them do a great job of looking after their places and they are to be commended.
But others are a mess. In particular, in the plaza where Shoppers Drug Mart, Andre’s and Mark’s Work Wearhouse are located, the weeds have totally taken over at the front and back of the property. Not one weed has been pulled there since they moved in.
I presume these businesses make good money in our community. I know they do not own the property, but I’m sure they pay substantial rent to be there. Surely, as corporate citizens they have a responsibility to make sure they or the owners of the land look after it.
Many people in our community work hard at keeping our streets free of clutter… and beautifying the public areas of our city. It is a shame and a disgrace that these businesses and others like them are not doing their part.
Ann E. Pollock,
Castlegar