Kitsilano residents cool on pool plan

A shiny, new $75-million destination pool is something most city residents would positively yearn for.
But not in Kitsilano, where some locals are decrying proposed plans for such a facility in Connaught Park on West 12th near Arbutus. For these residents, the problem is two-fold: not only has the city’s park board failed to adequately consult people about the idea, but to go ahead with construction would do irreparable harm to a key piece of the community.
Rebecca Lockhart is among many w