HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-23 Public Comment - E. Sherman - Against the proposed development near the libraryFrom:Elizabeth Sherman
To:Agenda
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Against the proposed development near the library
Date:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:05:36 PM
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Hello-
I am very concerned about the proposed hotel/condo/parking structure going in near the library, for so many
reasons. First, this zone near the library feels like the beginning heart and soul of Bozeman. The trails, the
sculptures, the open space to gather and meet for community events like Sweet Pea all start here. I can not believe
the city would even consider building over this. Bozeman isn’t like Aspen or Vail or Tahoe. Bozeman started as a ag
community. It’s a university town. People have lived here and worked here for decades along side the tourist
industry, NOT because of the tourist industry. Bozeman does not exist because of the tourists and second home
owners like in other mountain town. It was never meant to be a ski resort community. Out of state developers need
to STOP trying make Bozeman something that it is not. They need to stop trying to make it impossible for the real
people of the community to live here.
Additionally, isn’t the average age of Bozeman 28? How does adding yet another luxury’s condo complex aid on the
housing issues Bozeman has? What 20-something in Bozeman is buying and living in these developments? How are
these structures helping the city at all?! I’ve read the proposals and it seems to me the city have nothing to gain from
this development and everything to lose, see my previous and following arguments.
Lastly, people come to Bozeman and live in Bozeman for its character and charm of it’s downtown. Please don’t
ruin this too by adding another giant structure in the heart of what makes Bozeman so special. The Library, Pete’s
Hill, Lindley, Bogert. These are family sanctuaries and this development has the potential to completely change the
character of these wonderful places that make Bozeman, Bozeman.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Sherman
1445 Cherry Drive
Bozeman, MT 59715
(517) 420-7249
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