You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there. Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter, say how you have learned about the plan explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live say what you think the city council should do about it

Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing
this
letter to express my concern regarding the shopping centre which is going to be built near Queenston Drive. A few days back, I came across
this
news article in "The Telegraph", saying the L&T company is planning to build a shopping mall close to the Queenston
area
. To confirm that, I asked one of my friends who is working as a senior Architect in the organization. When I saw the plan, I got a little worried as the place where it is going to be built is currently a park which is located in the middle of the residential
area
. Most of the people living nearby, often go there for an evening walk, play outdoor games, and do yoga. Once
this
mall is built, residents will no longer have any park near them.
Additionally
, the residential
area
will become commercial. I would request you to please reconsider your decision and if possible construct the mall maybe somewhere outside the residential
area
without disturbing nature. Yours faithfully, Neha
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While the letter is clear and well-structured, adding a specific suggestion for an alternative location can strengthen the argument.
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Ensure consistent formality throughout the letter to maintain the tone appropriate for addressing a city counsellor.
coherence cohesion
Consider using linking words and phrases to enhance the coherence of the paragraphs.
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The letter effectively addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear reason for concern and a logical request to the city council.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph has a single clear idea, which enhances readability and logical flow.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriate and respectful, fitting the formal tone of the letter.

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