Citizens for a Better Ridgewood : residents deserve best solution

Citizens for a Better Ridgewood : residents deserve best solution

To the Editor:

At a Planning Board meeting two years ago, a group of residents learned that the Planning Board would consider amending the master plan to allow up to 50 units of housing per acre in 10 acres of downtown Ridgewood. Many of us who had been attending meetings were disappointed that a compromise or scaled-down approach to adding new housing in our downtown was not put forth before moving forward with testimony.

We simply believe that residents deserve the best solution to this issue, one that enhances and supports our Central Business District and encourages a diversity of housing options while protecting the unique character of our village and the quality of life we currently enjoy.

The Planning Board is tasked with the important responsibility of finding a solution that balances benefits to the community with the potential negative effects. We understand that this is not an easy task and that the Planning Board will be making a decision that has enormous implications for the future of Ridgewood.

Citizens for a Better Ridgewood (CBR) wants to thank the Planning Board for allowing residents to have a voice in this process, and for allowing the process to proceed without rushing to a quick conclusion. We urge the Planning Board to consider all sides, to proceed cautiously and to do what’s best for Ridgewood. Please remember your residents really do care.

Amy Bourque

Lori Weil

Trustees, Citizens for a Better Ridgewood

 

https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-letters-to-the-editor/letter-to-the-editor-ridgewood-residents-deserve-the-best-solution-1.1271152