[RP TownTalk] Let's keep Route 1 Cafritz property Forested. Protecting the Green Spaces within the Beltway.

[Catarina Correia]

I also agree and thank Michelle for the clarification.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Marilyn Schoppet <marilyn at schoppet.net>wrote:

> I agree with Michelle Burns.  The Cafritz property development will only
> enhance Riverdale Park.
>
> Marilyn Schoppet
>
>
>  On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:41 AM, michelle burns <mishburns at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>>   Since they're only getting permission to use their own property, not
>> take over public land, I don't understand how the Cafritz development will
>> infringe on the town's parks.  The development of the bike trail through it
>> might even encourage more people to get out and use the trails to get more
>> exercise and enjoy the parks that we do have and encourage sprucing up some
>> of the surrounding areas.  Our existing parks would benefit from some extra
>> tax revenue for maintenance, maybe more police patrols to make sure they
>> stay safe to use, and amenities like bathrooms so people will stop
>> destroying the wooded areas.  Lovers of wildlife can help by planting
>> native plants, providing water sources and getting rid of invasive species
>> like English ivy in their own yards.
>>
>> Michelle Burns
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>> *From:* Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com>
>> *To:* Jeffrey Yorke <yorkedial at gmail.com>
>> *Cc:* mike stone <miguelpiedra at gmail.com>; "towntalk at riverdale-park.org"
>> <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
>> *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2013 10:02 AM
>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [RP TownTalk] Let's keep Route 1 Cafritz property
>> Forested. Protecting the Green Spaces within the Beltway.
>>
>>   Thanks for your comments; but didn't say Cafritz land was park land.
>> However, as I said, I've lived around here for many, many years and seen
>> many changes, some good, some not so good.  And while I am not a pessimist,
>> I AM a realist and anyone who thinks the development won't eventually eat
>> up our parkland in and around town is just kidding themselves.
>>
>>
>>
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