Inuvik town council was packed Monday evening as residents crowded to express concern over a proposed development of duplexes on Carmichael Drive.

A relatively quiet neighbourhood that attracts buyers for its single home residences is set to double in size if council votes in favour of eight duplexes and an additional single home Wednesday evening. The builds follow an NWT Housing Corporation announcement last month that included the homes as part of 45 new housing units across the territory.

While speakers expressed support for neighbours, they took issue with increased density and changing the character of their neighbourhood.

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Mayor Natasha Kulikowski asked if renovating the current housing units was an option. Randy Cleveland, representing NWT Housing Corporation, explained it wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 due to reasons on the federal governmentSA国际影视传媒檚 end.

GNWT-owned land by the Blue Berry Patch, meanwhile, was earmarked for affordable housing and Aurora College student housing, he said. He expressed interest in adjacent town-owned land which is available in the yearly tax sale for $200,000.

Speaking to Inuvik Drum, Campbell reiterated other residentsSA国际影视传媒� comments that more officers in the neighbourhood would be welcome. He did, however, take issue with the concentration of police. He bought the house for $600,000 and said his value will go down. If the units went up, SA国际影视传媒渋tSA国际影视传媒檚 worth nothing,SA国际影视传媒� he said.

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Another resident, Mathew Miller, had an issue with transience in the neighbourhood, where residents plan to settle down.  SA国际影视传媒�() come in and then they leave,SA国际影视传媒� he said.

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When asked following the council presentation, Insp. Kent Pike said the discussion is why they have the meetings. He understood concerns werenSA国际影视传媒檛 reflective of the .

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Cleveland echoed the sentiment; he appreciated the feedback.

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