Wendy Reeve, a resident of Bluff Drive in Harbor Springs, addresses a critical issue at a city council meeting regarding the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification and its connection to local rezoning efforts. As a regular attendee of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meetings, Wendy shares insights into the discussions and decisions that affect the community’s development policies.
In her speech, Wendy reveals that the city is 70% along the way in achieving RRC certification, with rezoning identified as a major remaining task. This information contradicts claims from the planning commission that rezoning is unrelated to RRC efforts. Wendy points out that with members overlapping between the city council, planning commission, and RRC committee, there should be awareness and transparency about these interconnected activities.
She expresses strong opposition to the RRC, arguing that the proposed rezoning under this program would primarily benefit developers rather than local property owners. Wendy calls for a halt to further RRC involvement and a reconsideration of rezoning proposals, suggesting that these initiatives could undermine the town’s character and governance.
This video captures a community member’s perspective on the potential implications of RRC certification and rezoning for Harbor Springs, highlighting concerns about external influence and the preservation of local control.
Engage in the conversation below. How should communities approach state-led development certifications like the RRC? What measures can be taken to ensure local interests are safeguarded in development policies?
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