Jun, 27, 2008
Questions timing of boardwalk discussion
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THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
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I question whether this is the ideal time to move ahead with the proposed over-water boardwalk from Boulevard Park to the yet-tobe- planned Waterfront District at the foot of Cornwall Avenue.
Although the boardwalk was recommended by the Waterfront Futures Group, along with a multitude of other worthy projects, and was identified as one of many excellent Greenway III projects, I believe that we have many more pressing needs to address with limited funds and staff availability.
I have generally supported big capital projects, and I love to run on Taylor Avenue Dock, but I ask that we step back and take an objective look at our resources, our current needs and a possible budget crunch.
I understand this boardwalk project will take many years to bring to fruition, but it will likely be many more years before it could connect Boulevard Park to a meaningfully developed Waterfront District.
In the meantime, let’s use our staff resources and funding where they’re most needed now while we enjoy Taylor Dock and the wonderful South Bay Trail that already connects Boulevard Park to downtown along the waterfront.
Kenni B. Merritt
Bellingham
