An Alternative Proposal for the Dunkley Area
An Alternative Proposal for the Dunkley Area would keep the public lands in public hands.
Imagine this area as a wonderful community park, with an arboretum of trees, recreation areas for kids and adults, apple trees lining walkways with benches, bike trails, a fountain, and most excitingly, a Black River Cultural Arts Center on the river’s edge.
In an alternative proposal which would not sell public lands, the people would have ownership of their public lands on the Black River.
And most importantly, South Haven would have a new business, eco-tourism. This could put South Haven on the map of new destinations, a city in tune with the times, a success story of a community preserving its lands for environmental protection, giving a legacy to the future. Imagine.
Within the community park would be a nature center explaining the need of wetlands and floodplains, their relationship to the watershed and Great Lakes. This information would be enhanced with guided tours for kids and adults. Many more ideas on this subject will also be inspired.
The floodplain public lands would be kept as green space in the alternative proposal which is being worked on as an RFP by both the Celery Pond Advocates and the Cool Cities group. We’ve some exciting events planned, so keep yourself posted by checking into the blog regularly. RFP is due to the City on May 23rd for further review by Council in workshops.
Next general CPA meeting is at noontime, this Thursday, May 17th, at the Public Library. Please come.
