Note: This is
archived info from the original website for the Friends of Dicken Woods. It was written when the Friends were in the process of saving DW
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Letter to the Editor, Ann Arbor News,
dated 3/26/2003, by Clare Riesterer
Consider Child's Point of View on Development
I am a 10-year-old resident of the neighborhood bounded by Maple and
Scio Church Roads which is currently under consideration for building
townhouses in the woods by my school, Dicken Elementary. I am sure you
know that the plan does not suit the adults' needs, but have you seen a
child's view?
I am against this proposition because our school is small and full; also
it is loud. I will be going to sixth-grade next year and I already know
that the middle school is full. The high school is also full. More
students would create more chaos. We have enough as it is.
Also, this is a peaceful, quiet neighborhood, with only a little noise. I
live by the highway, and at night, it makes lots of noise. I don't want
noise and bright lights keeping me awake when I have a big test the
next day. I am sure that if Crosswinds would consider a toned-down plan,
the neighborhood might consider it.
Please consider a child's point of view when making your decision. I
know I like to walk in the woods. Maybe we could make it into a park.
People need to be aware of this issue.
Signed,
Clare Riesterer, Ann Arbor |
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