I value �good-hearted� leadership. I also value leadership that understands the purpose and intent behind the zoning code and is able to interpret and fairly apply those codes across all neighborhoods. Given Z&P�s recent CVI decision to waive the � mile spacing requirement, I have to wonder at what point would they uphold a zoning ordinance. It seems to me that Stevens, Whittier and Phillips have been the city�s and region�s �good neighbor� long enough. After decades-worth of failed polices and practices, economic downturns, benign neglect, good intentions, etc. - the term �saturation� is a more descriptive than �concentration.�
My suggestion is that the whole process should slow down while we await the initiatives from the Mayor�s Affordable Housing Summit this past Saturday. In the meantime, ideas such as those offered by Cam Gordon might be considered and GIS used to document and achieve more equity between the neighborhoods. Jan Pearson Longfellow _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
