Tom Madden wrote:
I find it interesting that none of the responses to my original posting
tackled the height issue (except as one noted, around the lakes). Of course
neighborhoods change and of course this project and all the others like it
will add to the tax base. Great. So what?
While I wrote one sentence on traffic, the point of the original posting was
that the height is an issue. Build 4 or 5 story building. Fine with me. But
12 stories high? Give me a break. I would much rather three - four story
buildings.
Perhaps, like me, most people don't mind a tall building in Uptown.
I want a more integrated, urban feel to the area. I can't stand
walking down Lagoon and having only two blocks of urban-style
storefronts. I _want_ taller buildings, especially residential
ones with street-level retail.
Part of this is self-interest. I own a single-family home in the
Wedge and there has been lots of tension lately over rezoning parts
of the neighborhood to eliminate single-family homes. I like the
historic character of my neighborhood and I want to preserve the
wonderful Craftsmans and Victorians in the area.
But I also want more people living in and near my neighborhood.
They will bring a new level of vibracy to the area and encourage
even more street-level retail. Just this past weekend I was reminded
that the area lacks family-oriented restaurants, especially for Sunday
brunch. The Uptown Cafe is great but 2-year-olds generally don't
like waiting an hour for a seat.
So the lack of response might be because height is not an issue for
list members.
Or it might be because they are resigned to thinking nothing can be
done, that they don't have a voice. This would be a great shame and
I hope it's not the case.
David Greene
The Wedge
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