Re: Tree Clearing at The Palouse Empire Mall

[Maree McHugh <mchumare@turbonet.com>]

Perhaps the Mall might consider a theme of a cool refreshing forest and
take the concept of beautiful green trees and natural environment inside
the building as well. Take the existing resource and "cash in " on it,
by creating a pleasant, soothing and interesting  environment.  I only
shop at the mall because its the only location I can obtain certain
goods, as I am sure it is with many people.  We certainly don't go there
for the ambiance. Even in its current state its barren, vacuous and
sterile. I whiz in there and whiz out as fast as I can because it feels
cold and empty to me.  I just might linger, and even enjoy being there
if there were lovely trees, gardens.  And I would certainly consider
eating there if the environment more appealing. As it is now, I would
feel like a zoo animal at feeding time sitting down in that hollow
corridor, where the food vendors have placed tables and chairs.
I say keep the trees, I say plant MORE of them!!
Maree McHugh
 

Shahab Mesbah wrote:
> 
> I second that.
> 
> Shahab...
> 
> Shahab Mesbah
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Duncan Palmatier [mailto:dpalm@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 7:39 AM
> To: steveb@moscow.com; haml8911@uidaho.edu; jmhill@moscow.com;
> tonyj@moscow.com; lpall@moscow.com; mtethoma@moscow.com;
> comstock@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
> Subject: Tree Clearing at The Palouse Empire Mall
> 
> Dear Mayor Comstock and Councilmembers Busch, Hamlett, Hill, Johnson,
> Pall, and Thomason:
> 
> I am writing with respect to the application by management of the
> Palouse Empire Mall to alter the landscaping along the Pullman road; in
> particular, I strongly oppose their desire to remove or prune trees, or
> change other landscaping, to create visual "windows" to their mall.
> 
> I urge you to reject this application and promote a strong position in
> favor of attractive landscaping requirements. This is particularly
> important at the Palouse Empire Mall, because the Moscow/Pullman
> corridor is becoming an increasingly developed stretch. At this
> relatively early stage, it is wise public policy to demonstrate Moscow's
> commitment to decisions promoting attractive commercial landscapes.
> 
> Duncan Palmatier
> Patent Law Office
> 530 South Asbury, Suite 5
> Moscow, Idaho 83843
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> 
> cc:  Vision2020