...From the SW Journal Story (as forwarded by D. Brauer) Lagoon Project moves on up Planning Commission opts for Uptown height, density as neighborhoods split on condo/retail complex between the Greenway and Lagoon Ave. near Hennepin. http://www.swjournal.com/articles/2005/06/03/news/news01.txt
Tom Madden: I have a real issue with the blatant disregard of the hundreds, if not thousands of people who have worked over that last many years (since well before my lifetime) to keep the heights of buildings in the Uptown area at the current level. Imagine Washington DC if the buildings were allowed to be built higher than our Capital? DC is unique for many reasons. One of the most obvious reasons is visual - because of the height limitations. Uptown is unique for many reasons too - one important reason the character of the area - partially dependant on building height. We are already seeing height creeping in with the latest additions on the north side of Calhoun. I suspect that once the damn has cracked, all the water will eventually rush through. Height aside, the traffic too will grow beyond capacity which will drive more traffic through the local neighborhoods. I, for one, do not like the project and am surprised the Planning Commission approved it despite the "issues" or "concerns" lists presented in the article. Short sided - that�s what this is to me. Tom Madden Lowry Hill REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
