There is one thing the people of Kamloops can usually agree upon- that the housing crisis is getting out of hand. In a story written by Aaron Schulze for CFJC Today, we find a proposed solution; but one that comes with a large cost. The Kelson group has plans to redevelop a block in downtown Kamloops located on Nicola Street and replace it with apartments and condos. In Aarons article it is revealed that 12 out of the 20 houses to be demolished, can actually be moved to a new location. The local discourse surrounding this has been high. Some argue that this is still destroying some of Kamloops’ history, and moving these houses still requires someone to purchase it to do so. Others say that the history is worth removing in exchange for more dire living spaces. I agree with the latter. While I think maintaining history is crucial, housing Kamloops citizen’s is of more importance. Besides, history requires people, and if people leave Kamloops in search of more affordable housing, then future history will fail to be created.
