Update From Responsible Development

As you may know, Horizon Bank and David Edelstein are moving full speed ahead with the Fairhaven Highlands development that will destroy Chuckanut Ridge and could:

Create severe traffic congestion;
Threaten pedestrian safety;
Unduly burden the 12th Street Bridge;
Overcrowd our parks and recreational resources;
Increase the likelihood of flooding and landslides in our neighborhoods; and
Adversely impact property values.

Now is a critical time in our mission to save this magnificent urban forest and wetland habitat. The city has determined that Fairhaven Highlands would have a significant impact on the environment and has hired ESA Adolfson to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study these adverse impacts.

The adverse impacts of this development will be widespread. Residents from all five Southside neighborhoods, including South, Happy Valley, Edgemoor, Fairhaven and South Hill, will be affected. Additionally, all of Whatcom County will deeply regret the loss of this highly valued forest and wildlife habitat if we allow this destruction to occur.

The complete article with many informative links can be viewed at An Important Update About Chuckanut Ridge & Fairhaven Highlands From Responsible Development (http://www.rdnow.org/Documents/EIS%20Information%202.pdf).