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Dog Park Support

New to Bayfield, I am surprised there is no area where dogs may run free to chase a ball. Exercise from leash walking is limited and the opportunity to have a good run enhances their happiness and fitness.

The 15 minute village

Some of us may be familiar with the ‘15 minute city’ concept first articulated by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. The basic idea is that every resident in Paris should be able to access everything they need for work, health, shopping, education, recreation and daily living within 15 minutes of walking or biking. This concept has been picked up by many cities and helps to drive their planning decisions, particularly as they address climate change through reducing vehicle ownership and traffic, repurposing streets towards more green space and pedestrian use, and generally trying to make cities more attractive and…

No Sidewalks Please

I think building sidewalks on Main St. would be a very bad idea. They would detract from the relaxed, rural charm of the street and increase ambient noise levels by reflecting noise from passing cars. Sidewalks would also create a serious tripping/broken ankle hazard especially for the elderly and would also present an obstacle for wheelchair users. Large puddles will form in between the sidewalk and the street-level building entrances during heavy rains and spring thaw, wrecking foundations and water could even seep into the some of the businesses themselves through their front doors. If you could magically elevate every…

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