Nick said: We clearly have a lot of people in the city who prefer more intensity in land use (tall buildings) rather than less. Why shouldn't we allow them a place to live in our city? If not in the neighborhoods that are around downtown, then where?
Me: I agree with Nick. I love Grant Park. I think it looks beautiful against the skyline. Especially at night. I love that lighting. Some people seem to think we shouldn't have high density buildings anywhere. Well, the best way to increase the tax base is to add density and increase the number of living and commercial units we have. Since we can't spread out any further and I doubt that Richfield, Golden Valley or St. Louis Park will allow us to annex them into the city of Mpls. then our only alternative is to go up. I support high density residential and think the city can absorb them in many areas of the city as long as there is a thoughtful plan for the area they are placed in. The notion that this city should end at 4 stories is just too expensive to maintain. I for one am looking forward to more people sharing the tax burden. There are many world class cities that have hi-rises and they are thriving urban areas. The density has had a positive affect on the city, not a nega tive one. I will take a high rise residential building to a surface parking lot any day of the week. 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. 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
