Letter from Susan Zdon on the Crown Hydro Project - NoCrownHydro.org
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:07PMA open letter to our elected officials at the Park Board regarding the Crown Hydro project from a resident of Minneapolis suburb St. Anthony Park received today, May 12, 2011. Susan was en route to vacation and asked me to post this:
Dear Commissioners,
Very recently my lovely business CorAzoN closed in "The Mill District" It just did not have enough traffic and I could not wait any longer.
The Mill District is a gem waiting to happen. Like so many things in Minneapolis the city is moving on with things too quickly and not allowing this community blossom. At some point energy needs to be driven by controlling consumption not by producing more energy. I could not wait, you can. Do the right thing this time and leave the river front untouched. Keep it special and unique. You will attract business and residents that will make Minneapolis' downtown a thriving place, not just for sporting events.
The city has an opportunity to carve out something that would be unique to Minneapolis and the USA. Minneapolis was already awarded the most bike friendly city in the nation. Part of this is because the trails offer quiet and pristine beauty. You are attracting people to the downtown. People like Ex-Vice President Mondale and his wife Joan. I walk their dog every morning at 6:00 am. I would encourage each and everyone of you to take this walk. First you will notice you are not alone. Many people (not just who live in the downtown) are out walking and enjoying the views and quiet of the morning.
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