Land could be used more effectively

I had to laugh at the heading, “Culinary College will be for Humanity” after reading the article that outlined a six-storey building with large kitchens, classrooms, a conference centre and 150 beds among other tasteful amenities (Daily Courier, Feb. 26).

I appreciate the advantage to the tourism industry, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if this proposal for agricultural land was truly a move in favour of humanity?

My mind went directly to a facility for the homeless, 150 beds, room for a rehabilitation centre one or more of the floors in a setting that lends itself to an improved self-worth and perhaps even a ‘conference centre’ that would focus on education for a start on a new life.

They could utilize the land for “valueadded agriculture” as part of the program. I think my interpretation of humanity is much different to that of the owners.