Those who feel the development of the Hayes land is a harmful act might consider signing this petition, where you can pledge not to shop at any store that might be located on that land:
http://www.petitiononline.com/hayespl1/
Thanks,
Chris
(Message edited by admin on April 20, 2005)
Being a once resident but now an outsider it sounds as if it is a "done deal". Development can be made to accomodate the local community in such a fashion that does not destroy the asthetics of the area. A doctor, dentist, drug store, and book store on a small level for the local residents could be accomplished in an attractive and service oriented way. My vote would be for small independent businesses to locate in this "village of stores". Why not have the local public have a veto voice on types of stores and choice of shops that will fill their needs. After all it is the community of the present residents that will have to accept and put up with this encroaching development. Mr. Developer you are moving onto their street try and blend with their needs and desires.
Ken Burton
Louisville, KY
I didn't like the idea of giving up greenspace for more businesses on the east side of Richmond when it was first proposed. But now that it seems to be a "done deal", I am very much looking forward to seeing a Menards in town. Wal-greens, and another restaurant, I could take or leave. But Menards should provide good competetion with Lowes.
Give me a break people!! This is progress! If these businesses had not made this settlement, the whole Arboretium would have to be sold due to lack of funding. Then someone would buy it and level the whole thing. At least this is only a small portion of the land.