I also agree, here is what I think was the key point: "Yes, height is significant in judging a building. Taller buildings aren't appropriate everywhere, even along corridors. But most often height is less important than how a building touches the ground. How does it engage the neighborhood at sidewalk level? Is it nicely landscaped? Does it encourage walking and transit use? Does it enhance neighborhood business?"
I would hope that neighbors, city officials, and my new councilmember take these words the heart when reviewing the "tall" buildings that are coming down the pike. Dean E. Carlson Ward 10, East Harriet ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, November 18, 2005 9:28 am Subject: [Mpls] Tall Buildings In Minneapolis > Today's Star Tribune editorial argues that Minneapolis residents > have to get > over their problems with tall buildings along transit corridors > such as the > Midtown Greenway and Lake Street if the city is to continue to > draw > tax-paying professionals and aging empty- nesters back into the city. > > "For Minneapolis to continue its generally forward momentum and > its > progressive political traditions, residents must get over their > phobia about tall > buildings." . . . > > I wholeheartedly agree with this editorial position. > > Here is the link: > _http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/5733813.html_ > (http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/5733813.html) > > Bill Dooley > Kenny > 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.htmlFor external forums, see: http://e- > democracy.org/mninteract________________________________ > > Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - > Mn E-Democracy > Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org > Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls > 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
