HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-24 Public Comment - R. Moore - Gut the GuthrieFrom:Richard/Sid/Dick Moore
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Gut the Guthrie
Date:Sunday, July 7, 2024 4:56:13 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I live in downtown Bozeman and have been aghast at the rapid change that has occurred to the charm and quality of
our beloved city over the last 5-10 years. The rapid development of tall, high density complexes is permanently
destroying the quality of life that most of us treasure and is/was a main reason why we chose to live here.
I understand that we need more affordable housing and I know there are plenty of out of staters who will pay
exorbitant prices to own a condo in Bozeman. But there are plenty of locations available in large tracts of vacant
land close to downtown. PLEASE use these sites instead of irrevocably altering the character of downtown
Bozeman by continuing to build large structures like the proposed Guthrie development. I imagine the developers
might not make quite as great a profit from this option, but their more responsible approach will make long term
development in Bozeman more sustainable because one of the main reasons people choose to move to Bozeman is
because of its downtown old-fashioned feel. Don’t let it be destroyed.
PLEASE DO NOT LET THE GUTHRIE BE BUILT!
Richard Moore
505 S 12th Ave
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