I am happy to see the DNR coming out against this project. It goes against what the neighborhood has set forth as a vision for the West Side and, I think, would be even more of a disaster than Minneapolis' Riverplace boondoggle from the '80s.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/industries/environment/10594337.htm ----------------------- An environmental review of a $1 billion development proposal across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Paul doesn't address key issues aimed at protecting the river corridor, a state agency says. In a formal response to a plan for the Bridges of St. Paul development, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said it falls short of the city's own comprehensive plan and fails to protect the river's visual qualities. St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien has proposed a mix of housing, retail and entertainment on 74 acres along the West Side river flats, with at least five buildings rising 25 to 30 stories and another seven that are 11 or 12 stories. That, in turn, has prompted concerns about the development's impact on the riverfront. ----------------------------------------------- Joelle Tegwen West Side ===== Look for Missing: Code Blue Vol. 1, a CD compliation of Local Twin Cities muscians including Epic Hero, Tim Mahoney, The Honey Dogs, Dazy Head Mazy and many others. Available at Best Buy, Cheapo and many independent music stores. All proceeds go to Missing Children Minnesota. You can donate on-line to Missing Children Minnesota or purchase tickets for our events at https://charitybox.com/mchildmn Big Media - "No News is Good News!" __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [email protected] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
