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Originally Posted by goldenboi

Why do we have this idea that residential development isn't a worthy use to pursue at the Forks? I understand that it is a historically significant area and everything, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't have humans living there. The fact that the Forks is a significant and important area to us is a huge reason to have people living there. I think if the forks is turned into more of a sustainable urban community, as opposed to a theme park for tourists and people driving in from the suburbs, this would do it so much more justice. This thought that we should separate residents from the places that are important to us is just so backwards. The best way to experience a place is to live, breath, and sleep in it. And if we don't have anyone doing that at the Forks, it's kind of a waste. It's sad to see such an amazing place so desolate besides on weekends and for events.

Exactly. Lots of talk of developing this like and old city and that... think about a place like Barcelona (or other similar cities)... they don't have a separated tourist area.. the whole city is so great that that's what the draw is. Most people who travel want to experience a city and its people, they don't go for one attraction. People don't go to Paris just to see the Eiffel Tower Louvre, or Toronto to see the CN Tower - they go to experience great cities, and sure, maybe take a picture at a landmark. People want the real experience when they travel. The ones who don't care go on cruises.

Originally Posted by Hecate

The forks doesn't have as much quality green space as you people keep suggesting. Most of it is gravel and concrete. It Would be nice to have some decent gardens at the forks. Would also be nice to have some fire pits along the river walk and little semi private picnic areas tucked into the bushes along the river. That have access to water and electricity. make it more... I don't know... like a park?!?!

A campground. You are describing a campground.

Originally Posted by Hecate

There's absolutely no reason for the river walk to be underwater in June.

Other than floods or something.