Planners OK CdA Resort Proposal

Hagadone Hospitality Co. has the go-ahead to remove trees, realign the Centennial Trail and make other changes in front of the Coeur d’Alene Resort early next year. The Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve the company’s proposal to modify the planned unit development for the lakefront resort, which includes about 2 acres of open space available for public use. The changes will allow for better flow of bicycle and pedestrian traffic through the area and will improve views of the lake from downtown, company representatives said. The work also complements city plans to close Front Avenue to vehicles between Second and Third streets, turning it into a pedestrian plaza, and make Second a one-way street from the resort to Sherman Avenue to serve as the exit for resort traffic/ Scott Maben , SR. More here.

• Coeur d’Alene Press report

Question: One sticking point involved the width of the new trail route near the clock tower. Staff said a 14-foot width would slow bicycles along the reconstructed part of the trail. I’d argue for a 16-foot trail as a result of the congestion. Thoughts?