Comments on: River Valley and Ravine Setbacks – a.k.a “Top of Bank” [UPDATED] http://www.doniveson.ca/2009/10/08/river-valley-and-ravine-setbacks-a-k-a-top-of-bank/ Edmonton City Councillor, Candidate for Re-Election Ward 10 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:45:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: knox http://www.doniveson.ca/2009/10/08/river-valley-and-ravine-setbacks-a-k-a-top-of-bank/comment-page-1/#comment-2531 knox Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:48:40 +0000 http://www.doniveson.ca/?p=508#comment-2531 Success isn't permanent, and failure isn't fatal. Success isn’t permanent, and failure isn’t fatal.

]]> By: Ted Bishop http://www.doniveson.ca/2009/10/08/river-valley-and-ravine-setbacks-a-k-a-top-of-bank/comment-page-1/#comment-1845 Ted Bishop Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:06:35 +0000 http://www.doniveson.ca/?p=508#comment-1845 Don: I take your point about roadways not being the only form of access. But when the city was taking shape if there had been houses built along 70% of Ada Blvd, Saskatchewan Dr., St. George's Crescent, etc. the city would have a much more walled-in feeling than it does today. Don: I take your point about roadways not being the only form of access. But when the city was taking shape if there had been houses built along 70% of Ada Blvd, Saskatchewan Dr., St. George’s Crescent, etc. the city would have a much more walled-in feeling than it does today.

]]> By: Information Director http://www.doniveson.ca/2009/10/08/river-valley-and-ravine-setbacks-a-k-a-top-of-bank/comment-page-1/#comment-1827 Information Director Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:57:04 +0000 http://www.doniveson.ca/?p=508#comment-1827 There are always concerns in areas of protection and liability which need good and proper thought, which is as it should be and this is something that the City naturally needs to do. I can only say that these areas belong to all citizens, and some form of public access must be provided at reasonable intervals, for all to use. Pathways are great for those capable of using them, but not everyone has the time or the health to enjoy only those. Roadways are expensive, no question. Having roads where the view can easily be enjoyed, that access paths that can easily and safely be used, could be a decent compromise... I think. By the way, thanks for taking the time to post stuff like this, it speaks volumes towards your dedication to keeping people informed. There are always concerns in areas of protection and liability which need good and proper thought, which is as it should be and this is something that the City naturally needs to do.

I can only say that these areas belong to all citizens, and some form of public access must be provided at reasonable intervals, for all to use. Pathways are great for those capable of using them, but not everyone has the time or the health to enjoy only those. Roadways are expensive, no question. Having roads where the view can easily be enjoyed, that access paths that can easily and safely be used, could be a decent compromise… I think.

By the way, thanks for taking the time to post stuff like this, it speaks volumes towards your dedication to keeping people informed.

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