Subdivisions
From:
Tim Erickson
Date:
2007 Feb 23 22:33 UTC
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On Feb 23, 2007, at 1:18 PM, Jeff Johnson wrote:
> Being we are in the first rung, we are landlocked and must ensure
> that our green spaces are not over trodden, while maintaining the
> level of privacy and comfort that Roseville residents have come to
> appreciate over the years.
It would seem to me, that one of the questions that Roseville would
be facing as a first ring suburb, is that question of whether or not
it is desirable or possible to maintain the same level of privacy and
comfort (SPACE) that residents have enjoyed in the past.
Cities like St. Paul are experiencing "infill" (development in nooks
and crannies that were not fully used in the past) and there will be
some pressure on first ring suburbs to accommodate some of that
increased density.
Now, this won't happen overnight, but all communities change over time.
Is it really the best thing for Roseville to try and hang-on to
development patterns from 30 or more years ago - or will some
flexibility and change be both necessary and healthy for the
community as it looks forward?
Any thoughts,
Tim Erickson
Posting from the heart of St. Paul
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