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City Methodist Church has significant historical value to the City of Gary. The Church's roots are intertwined with those of the City itself, as Judge Gary donated the land that the church was built on and the organ which would be installed in the Church. For nearly one hundred years, CMC has been an iconic part of Gary's skyline, and must be preserved. Even if it cannot be a fully functional church again, it would be of great importance to the City of Gary for the building to be preserved in some way, whether that be a ruins garden, a community center, etc., that way City Church can function in the way that it was originally intended to, as a place for the community to gather. If the City decides to level City Church, future generations would have no idea of the impact of the congregation on the great City of Gary, Indiana.
Soli Deo Gloria
The Gary supported: Preserve the City Methodist Church: Transforming History into a Ruins GardenThere was once a time, where people built this beautiful place, it’s a church, a home to spirits. It should stay up because it was love that finished that building—greed or hate comes out from destroying it. Say you had a home to leave, you can’t let it go because all the memories in it. It’s abandoned others say but it’s still home to you, so don’t demolish it.
Cecelia supported: Preserve the City Methodist Church: Transforming History into a Ruins GardenAs a resident of Lake Forest, I am deeply concerned about the three proposed industrial warehouse projects on Enterprise Way. These developments threaten the very fabric of our community, bringing significant environmental, health, and safety risks to our neighborhoods.
Protecting Our Neighborhoods:
Lake Forest is a beautiful, family-oriented city, and projects like these disrupt the residential character that attracted so many of us to live here. High-density industrial developments are simply incompatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, including Baker Ranch and Meadows, which are located just steps from the proposed sites.
Environmental and Health Risks:
The potential for increased air pollution from diesel trucks and industrial activities is alarming. Residents—especially children and seniors—will be directly exposed to harmful pollutants. The noise from 24/7 operations will further degrade our quality of life. Living within 100 feet of truck routes or loading docks is not what we signed up for when choosing to call Lake Forest home.
Traffic and Infrastructure Strain:
The roads we rely on, like Bake Parkway and Alton Parkway, are already busy during peak hours. Adding heavy truck traffic from these warehouses will only make things worse. The limited road improvements planned for these projects don’t come close to addressing the long-term damage and congestion they’ll create.
Impact on Vulnerable Populations:
The Meadows Senior Apartments, home to over 100 residents aged 62 and older, will be directly affected. Our seniors deserve peace and safety, not constant noise, polluted air, and the dangers of increased traffic.
The Need for Transparency and Community Input:
These projects seem to have progressed without meaningful engagement with residents. We deserve to have our voices heard through public hearings and to see comprehensive Environmental Impact Reports that fully address the cumulative risks to our community.
The Bigger Picture:
Allowing industrial facilities to encroach on residential areas sets a dangerous precedent. What will stop more of these projects from spreading in the future? If these warehouses are approved, we risk losing the safe, family-friendly environment that makes Lake Forest special.
I urge the City Council and Planning Department to reject these projects and instead pursue developments that align with our city’s vision of community well-being and sustainability. We must prioritize the health, safety, and quality of life for all residents over industrial expansion.
Let’s protect what makes Lake Forest a great place to live—today and for generations to come.
Fangxian supported: Stop the Proposed Industrial Warehouse Manufacturing Projects in Lake ForestAs a senior citizen I know how important we need good air quality not just outside but in inside our homes. This type of construction bringing all sorts of equipment will definitely bring the air quality to a dangerous level for our lungs and bodies. All that dust/dirt and tiny unhealthy particles traveling in the air spreading everywhere will be bringing it into our environment breathing into it somehow, somewhere and someway which in time will cause people harm. As you know one can get that disease where your hands shake a lot at present I can’t remember the name. My cousin used to drive those caterpillars leveling land and he cintracted the disease at the young sge of 45 years old. The dirt particles build up in your body in time. I urgently suggest to look elsewhere where it is not heavily populated. Also it’s not just senior citizens like myself but young children and adults who have allergies and pulmonary issues too.
Thank you
Elvera Nani
Vera supported: Stop the Proposed Industrial Warehouse Manufacturing Projects in Lake ForestI lived within 1 mile radius from those projects. My major concern regarding to the renovations / expansions of the existing buildings are 1. traffic, 2. noise, and 3. pollutions.
1. Traffic: Lots of commuters drive from Foothill Ranch to I-5 to work. Please consider to restrict the number of cars to the on Bake parkway or Lake Forest drive so it won't cause bad traffic jams when local people needs to go to work or go home.
2. Noise: Please make sure the noise from the business buildings won't cause trouble to the sleeping qualities of the residents between 9PM to 8AM.
3. Pollution: My major concerns are chemical pollution to the air. This is more to the type of business. I assume the number and types of the cars to the parking lots will be the same as before. Please restrict the industry types of the future tenants.
Thank you for your time to take a look at my concerns.
Grace Tsai
Grace supported: Stop the Proposed Industrial Warehouse Manufacturing Projects in Lake ForestThis has been a trail My wife and I take our little girls to explore and enjoy for many years when going for a family walk we discovered this white fence with no trespassing posted! This was extremely upsetting for My family to see, so we want to take action against it.
Travis supported: Reopen Community Access to Poyner Road Trail and Umstead Park in Raleigh, NCThis path was the safest way of getting to Umstead park without driving or having to bike a long way on the street. This fence takes away a lot of the walkability of this community. I hope at least the small path through the woods joining the 2 neighborhoods can be opened up
Paul supported: Reopen Community Access to Poyner Road Trail and Umstead Park in Raleigh, NCWe've been using this access to easily reach umstead for family walks, as well as the many trails for mini hikes and educational purposes for our young kiddos for almost a decade. This was the highlight of the neighborhood, and especially as summer approaches, losing access to not only OUR community trails but Umstead...
P.s. I've never seen a motorized vehicle within these trails in 10 years. It's ALL families with young children, folks walking their dogs and the occasional bike. We want it back.
Christina supported: Reopen Community Access to Poyner Road Trail and Umstead Park in Raleigh, NCI live right around the corner from the connector trail. I used it several times per week. The first time I approached the trail and saw the closure, I was actually stunned. I started a different petition to ask to reopen as soon as I could. That petition can be found here: https://www.change.org/p/reopen-community-access-to-poyner-road-trail-and-umstead-park-in-raleigh-nc I notified the signers of the petition I started so that those who don't know will know now. Please consider at least opening up the connector trail. Thank you.
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