I live near this project, and given the details I know so far, I have absolutely no problem with it. Development is going to happen. That's a simple reality. Either it can happen in the far-flung 'burbs, like Chanhassen or Blaine, where there is no hope for much transit and more highways will have to be built, or it can happen where there already are roads, transit, and other necessary infrastructure.
In today's Star Tribune there was an article about the mess that is Eden Prairie's road system, especially around Eden Prairie Center. Lake and Hennepin is simple, it is accessible, it is already a commercial center. We need to develop these nodes to create a critical mass of residents, offices, and retail to justify investments in transit and to make a truly vibrant neighborhood. I'm not absolutely pro-development, but this development makes sense in a lot of ways. Fearing change because it's change will not allow our neighborhoods and city to mature. -- Nathan Hunstad CARAG Minneapolis, MN PGP DH/DSS public key -- http://www.angelfire.com/mn/freakpower/nhpubkey.txt ________________________________________________ Do you Gonzo?! http://www.angelfire.com/mn/freakpower 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
