100% they are and all for political gain. Apparently they are going to be able to solve redevelopment opposition (smart growth) by… aligning with it!?

This is infuriating.

Reductionist and unhelpful however true it is. There is a WIDE delta between more sustainable development practices and ones that exploit our natural and economic systems.

Thanks for the share, Kathryn

The correction would provoke more of the same and extend the meetings further... understand the frustration. The process absolutely feels flawed and favours privilege.

I don’t want a different outcome. Just a different track for the conversation.

100% being inflamed by elected’s capitalizing on the public mistrust. There is something to be said to take a step in the direction to meet someone where they are to educate and empathize and move the convo forward vs. taking the step to bolster one’s political future aligning with frustration.

I worry the fight is creating more opposition, especially as the language becomes more personal and accusatory.

Yea, the argument’s are not even from my perspective, apologies if that is what I at danger of communicating. What I don’t love is the increasing entrenchment and typecasting going back and forth…

Racist, etc was definitely being thrown around… you know how I feel and vote. The chasm is what concerns me a the life that rezoning suspicions will continue to live w/o a different approach.

The language from both "sides" often crosses into othering and casting accusations about the motivations of those they are debating. We need to elevate these conversations.

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I am feeling good about the Admin recommendations, built upon your excellent work. Looking forward to the conversation.

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