Downtown Minneapolis Residents Association
P.O. Box 581492
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1492
(612) 220-3836

December 30, 1995

Phil Handy
Minneapolis Community Development Agency
Crown Roller Mill, Suite 200
105 5th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2534

In Re: Block E Development Objectives -- Need for Public Space

Dear Phil:

After reviewing the "Block E Development Objectives" that you sent us, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Minneapolis Residents Association would like to provide feedback. At the December 19, 1995, monthly meeting, the Board took a position strongly favoring the "Providing Public Space" objective.. We feel that although downtown has "green space" at both the North and South ends, there is very little in the heart of downtown. Public space can add great character and vitality to an area and would be a great asset to the neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Paul W. Barber
Chair -- Board of Directors
Downtown Minneapolis Residents Association

Cc: Mayor Sharon Sayles-Belton
Council President -- Jackie Cherryhomes
Downtown Planner -- Rick Johnson
Minneapolis Downtown Council