"It seems like more people every year are appreciating the river in Mpls as a wonderful natural amenity." (Dave Stack)
I mean no disrespect but I, too, live near the lock and dam and, with yet another condo building going up outside my window, I have unfortunately come to the conclusion that it isn't appreciation for the river as a "wonderful natural amenity" but an appreciation for the property taxes these high priced condos will bring to the City that the river serves these days. There is also a complete disrespect for the integrity, of course, of the small remaining area that hasn't built sky high next to the Mighty Mississippi.... On a more personal note, Rivergate (where I live) is the ONLY middle income place for a single parent such as myself to live downtown. Trust me, I've checked. WCCO even did an interview with me in Dimension addressing this.I also tried emailing the mayor but no luck on a reply. (Can't get a reply on ANYTHING at all R.T., which worries a diehard democrat like myself.) If I were poor I'd have help and if I were rich I'd have no problems given the abundance of overbuilding tailored to the wealthy who want a magnificent view. I LOVE this city, and it breaks my heart to think I may soon have to leave. But this is reality - and reality doesn't care how much you love this city or how long you've managed to make it your home. Minneapolis is selling out, and the river only serves to help the sale. Maybe there ARE more people respecting the environmental aspect of the river - and there are groups trying to stop the overbuilding - but the average downtowner doesn't seem to care. When I wrote a letter to Skyway News on the topic the pubilshed citizen reply was to "deal with it". Thus the WCCO piece.... When my neighborhood goes up in value (which is what management seems to be hoping for) I'll be dealing with it from the suburbs - and that will NOT be a choice, but the only option. And, of course, if they sell enough condos, that building WILL go up and another area of the Mississipi will become modern and big and what was quiet won't be anymore. Send your people my way, Dave. This isn't just about me and my situation but what's right for the city when it comes to the river. I see no "natural amenity" anymore but a sales tool. Shawn Marie Christenson Central - Downtown - West REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email 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 City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
