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.
David Greene
Then perhaps they should build the 12 story buildings in the Wedge area
and be done with the single-family homes. You like the character of your
neighborhood and wish to preserve it...I think it would be great with 12
story
buildings with high density housing and family eateries, how exciting! Or is
this
the case of not in my back yard...
Getting back to Uptown...we have a Downtown...we don't need two. Uptown
has a flavor all it's own and does it need to change..No. I can see some 3-4
stories
but that is personal preference. I like to see sky, open spaces, unique
buildings and
not rubber stamped housing that's 12 stories creating shadows and mold on
the neighbors.
There are many people who are upset about this project but feel they are
being stomped
on by the powers at large such as Council and Planning. They have voiced
opinions, had meetings,
but feel that no one is listening or protecting the existing height
restrictions because we must
cater to the developers and titles. We need guidance and spin for the sake
of not knowing...ya know.
Would Uptown fade away without a 12 story building..I don't think so.
Then how is a massive 12 story building going to create more excitment,
pizazz, or tingle the senses that
an etheral 3-4 can't do. 12 means more...more people, more traffic. more
waiting, and more tax base!
Oh, that little plot of land called Uptown rakes in the taxes, so we have
this giant sponge sucken up the
12 floors of cash or was it suppose to be 12 floors for a view?
Sorry...I just am not into high density housing. Never lived in an apartment
building where I needed to walk
down a hallway to apartment such and such and become known by that number.
How many council members,
planning commissioners, and developers live in huge apartment buildings? I
believe there is better urban planning
for better life choices for people without stacking them like cord wood. Of
course, this is just my opinion!
Dorie Rae Gallagher/Nokomis
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