Housing near Ball Arena is a good thing

Re: “Ball Arena development not a good view for Denver,” Oct. 23 letters to the editor

There’s a housing crisis. People are struggling to pay rent or mortgages. Too many are being evicted from their homes. Homelessness is a major problem.

Along comes a developer who wants to help address these problems by building 6,000 new apartments and condos around Ball Arena. However, a few selfish people are upset because their views might be blocked, the developer might make money (fulfilling human housing needs), there might be more traffic congestion, and all those high-rise occupants will consume water.

We’re not talking about putting in single-family homes with large bluegrass lawns. These are high-rise apartments and condos, which minimize water usage.

The complainers’ concerns are minor inconveniences compared with the problems we face because of the housing shortage. So, stop your whining, and let’s get on with the job of building more badly needed housing. And thank the Kroenkes for risking their capital by investing in expanding Denver’s housing stock.

— Chuck Wright, Westminster