HomeMy WebLinkAboutA004 - Letter to Mayor and City Council from Leah Bowman dated August 27, 2013 rj,2-'I- 13
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Forwarded to you at the request of Leah Bowman:
Subject: meeting item
Council Members:
I am very concerned about the proposal to destroy the businesses/buildings
now existing between Welch and Stanton. Though it
would require more time and money, the historic store fronts in campus town
are as significant to Ames as is the downtown area,
and should be given the same consideration. It can be easily observed that
students and other members of the community enjoy and
support the small businesses in campus town.
Big, modern is not always the better option and this seems to be one of those
situations. Once gone, the history of the campus town
storefronts and small businesses is gone forever. I urge you to think of other
solutions to the issue of a proposed need for additional
office space. Study how other communities can grow without destroying their
history and the important aspect of `walkability' and
accessibility for their populations.
Leah Bowman
Ames