Gary Schiff said: "These buildings tell a story about the development of a community and the need for government services," said Zoning Committee Chairman Gary Schiff. His ward includes Howe and Cooper schools, which are among five that a district planning committee has recommended be torn down.
I say: My sincere hope is that parents and the school board can find a way out of closing these buildings. If that doesn't happen and the final decision is to close them as schools, they most certainly shouldn't be torn down. Historical preservation rational aside, these buildings would convert very easily to "affordable housing", transistional housing, supportive housing or shelter care. They are strong solid structures. The old Whittier School was converted in the 1970's to an affordable housing cooperative. It's been a very successful project. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
