Keep Riverfront Park sunny

Some cities are gifted with treasures — like our river and its park where families gather, prospective businesses are impressed, small business owners have stands, and celebrations bring crowds.

Some cities are noteworthy in honoring their treasures. Chicago has 26 miles of Lake Michigan waterfront freely and continuously used in celebration, recreation, fitness and tourism. Its waterfront is viewable from the street; buildings don’t infringe on the space.

A less desirable example is Niagara Falls, New York. Its magnificent shoreline was an old industrial area with a convention center (closed in 2002) built like a Quonset hut, blamed for a decline in the city’s economy.

Our former leaders dreamed, took risks and created a beautiful park. I hope today’s leaders decide to honor that treasure for the benefit of many generations and not bend to powerful developers and bathe our park in long shadows of tall buildings.

I oppose the proposed changes in building height requirements near the river.

Correen Morrill

Spokane