I think Mr. Arthur's assertion that CCHT... "has has never developed a project without the approval of the neighborhood citizen participation organization." would be challenged by the veterans in Stevens Square, where CCHT forced in one of its projects, The Coyle, despite it being opposed by the Stevens Square Community Organization in two separate votes. This all occurred way back in 1991, though memories of being railroaded die hard I'm told.
More recently, Mr. Arthur inserted himself into the latest and most contentious public policy issue in Stevens Square history, The Lydia House. Did he come down on the side of the neighborhood that vigorously opposed the SEVENTEENTH supportive housing project within a quarter mile? Well, no. In fact, he spoke at the Planning Commission in favor of Lydia House and did so in tones of Olympian derision at the neighborhood's "unfounded fears." The Harrison neighborhood can look forward to similar demagoguery, I fear. Respect for neighborhoods decisions? I'd say doubtful. Tom Berthiaume Loring Park, Stevens Square, Whittier TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
