To the editor:
Re: “12th & Cambie: Seriously, what’s the big stink over a name?” Dec. 17.
The Vancouver East Cultural Centre (the Cultch), which will operate the newly renovated York Theatre, has requested amendments to the Sign By-Law, one of which would be to add the following to the large fascia sign at the top of the building: “West Coast Reduction Stage.”
I can think of nothing more crass than to call York Theatre’s stage “West Coast Reduction Stage.”
It would be far more appropriate to name the stage in memory or honour of someone who has contributed to this project and/or the community. How about “The Jim Green Stage”?
After all, it was in large part due to Jim Green’s passion and vision that the York restoration came about! I remember attending a public consultation overview, must have been in 2011, and he was there; it was so obvious he was passionate about this project. He had a reputation for passion for arts, culture and for Vancouver as a city.
Wouldn’t this be a way for Vision Vancouver to honour their departed colleague? For the City of Vancouver to honour a community leader and, may I say, statesman?
Mary Jane Mbaruk,
Vancouver
