Letter from a JCA Member

(The following letter appeared in the Lakeshore Weekly News)
The Plan for Northwest Plymouth

Mayor Judy Johnson and the Plymouth City Council are about to make a decision to promote urban sprawl in the Northwest Sector of Plymouth. In deciding on low density development for this previously undeveloped part of Plymouth they are supporting the building of “McMansion” neighborhoods. That’s against the best interest of our community, our planet, our children, and our grandchildren.

We, if we are young enough, but for sure our children and grandchildren are threatened by climate change and global warming. It is a reality. There is no scientific debate. The polar ice caps are melting, the glaciers are disappearing, the CO2 levels are at a 650,000 year high. The burning of fossil fuels in Plymouth that means gasoline for cars – is the cause of global warming. Urban sprawl which is what the Mayor and the City council are advocating will foster global warming.

The alternative is to develop communities that allow for workforce/affordable housing that will enable the placement of mass transit. We need to reduce one care – one person transit that burns more gas.

So Madam Mayor and City Council it’s time to stop making decision based on political expediency and start deciding based on public good.

Victor Sandler M.D.
Open Spaces and Housing For All Coalition
Jewish Community Action