Car traffic heads south on Monaco Street under a thick canopy of trees near 17th Ave in Denver. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
A small parcel of land at 195 South Monaco in Denver was recently rezoned by the City Council, even with 90 percent of the neighbors in vehement opposition. So now, 250 people will occupy property previously zoned for 14.
Denver is at a juncture. Temporarily putting aside congestion, crime, noise and burden on infrastructure, letap at least look at the impact of rezoning on our local environment.
High-density housing has never created natural resources or reduced pollution. More people will use more of everything. Stress on limited water supplies and increased pollution are serious local challenges. Urban heat islands also contribute to this ecological problem.
The legacy of Denver is at stake, and at risk.
Ben Pepper, Denver
This letter was published in the Aug. 14 edition.
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