Compilation Waterfront Citizen Comment 2005 thru January 2006

# Date Citizen/ Citizen Comments on New Whatcom Waterfront Planning – 2005 through January, 2006 Subject Rec'd Group Comments received after January 31, 2006 are located in a subsequent document dated February 2006. 1/31/2006 Design Dennis Comment: Here are a few key elements I really liked after reviewing the design concepts at the meeting 1-24-06: 34 Concepts Dashiell #1 Need to place the major water front park area at the Westerly end of mainland (right below the land reserved for the deep water port). That is the main asset for the public, looking toward the islands and bay, rather than the marina. Not having a major park along that entire end could be like putting the garage on the view side of your new house. The log pond park area could be kept more slender in favor of more depth of park at the West end where people will want to gather for Ski to Sea and 4th of July etc. #2 Long vista parks running the length of the site (as in Green Fingers) would be GREAT. Really nice for the neighborhoods that will form around those parks and will carry a sense of connection to the water all the way to the existing city center. #3 Highest percentage park area possible. More green is good. #4 Small city blocks as in Green Bank are far preferable, since the streets guarantee that light and views will remain open between buildings. Also, tall thin buildings are environmentally preferable to short wide buildings (more natural light into & between ...