Collier Enterprises Proposal (2)From:Ronald Watson
To:FialaDonna
Subject:Collier Enterprises Proposal
Date:Friday, December 6, 2019 5:23:57 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
I am writing to express strong opposition of Rivergrass Village and I am asking you to
vote for denial of the project on December 10. If approved, Rivergrass Village would
set a bad example for future development in eastern Collier County.
Not only would Rivergrass Village destroy over 700 acres of habitat for the
endangered Florida panther, but also Rivergrass’ design is contrary to the type of
development Collier County citizens were promised for eastern Collier. New villages
and towns should be self-sufficient, walkable, and provide an innovative plan to
accommodate residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Instead, Rivergrass
Village is no different than a typical gated subdivision, because it is sprawling, it will
worsen traffic congestion, and it requires residents to drive for essential goods and
services. The plan is also very dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists because they
must cross Oil Well Road, a 55-mph freight road, to get the Village Center.
Furthermore, the project’s lack of housing diversity would only worsen the county’s
affordable housing crisis.
Please vote “No” on Rivergrass Village in order to maintain high standards of
development in Collier County and to require developers to play by the rules.