‘Miscellany’ Archives
Commentary “”¦with Integrity, Sensitivity and Eloquence”¦is where I want to live!”
By Tara Beard I just had a chance to watch the video of the planning commission hearing on Monday, and I just want to say how proud I am of my neighbors who spoke out against the proposal with such integrity, eloquence and sensitivity toward our immigrant neighbors. I did not support the expansion but my appreciation and good will toward my Somali neighbors was so beautifully articulated by all of you who spoke. I was heartened and affirmed that I live exactly where I want to live. Tara Beard Midtown Phillips resident
Historical Commentary Livability Issues Related to Village Market & Proposed Expansion
More than 140 Ventura Village and Midtown Phillips residents and stakeholders met to discuss the 24th Street Village Market expansion plans. Most of the concerns expressed addressed parking and traffic problems surrounding the mall that need to be addressed by the City of Minneapolis and the mall owners. The City of Minneapolis”' Planning Committee recommendation was to not support the expansion plans without those issues being addressed. by Jim Graham, Ventura Village resident And the farce goes on... Well, I might as well put in what are my opinions of the present proposal for the Village Market; and what my opinions are of the history of the Village Market. Just to bare my soul and for disclosure purposes I have to admit that initially I actually worked to get a “Farmers Market” for 30 Somali businesses at the present Village Market site”“even watched over the building and kept it from burning a couple of times in the early days when the developers [...]
