Whistler’s Answers: October 23, 1986Whistler’s Answers: October 23, 1986
In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: What do you think of the installation of pay parking in the Village?
Val Jazic – Owner/Manager – Alpine Meadows
I think it will decrease the community atmosphere in the village, in that locals will go elsewhere. People don’t want to pay $3 to drop in for an ice cream. Cabin people coming up from Vancouver will get their supplies before they come. It will leave the village more for the tourists, because the hotels have their own parking. But it’s a resort, not a downtown urban centre where you expect to pay. It’s a bad first impression for visitors.
Bob Madiuk – Land Developer – Whistler Cay Heights
It stinks, I think there should be one-hour parking. But it’s not going to have much impact, people will pay when it comes right down to it. People will be bothered by it – pulling in for a quick stop is important. But deficit financing is no good, and it will save on taxes. It’s good that people want to make money and anything that keeps my property taxes down is good.
Doris Carey – Owner – Whistler
I think it’s very bad for us. If people want a cup of coffee or loaf of bread, they don’t want to have to pay. I think they should allow one or two hours before people have to pay, or there should be some place where people don’t have to pay every time. I think the Keg VIP lot should definitely be free. It’s bad for Whistler overall, it’s going to give us a bad name. I don’t think they understand what’s happening, they don’t live here. I think they should’ve had a forum beforehand.