Letter: Attend the workshop

Editor, Daily News:

On Wednesday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Bonita City Hall there will be a very important workshop and presentation by the developers for the Imperial Landing project. If you are opposed to this project or undecided, we urge you to attend so you can get the true facts rather than relying on rumors, half-truths or outright lies. If you support the project, please contact all our councilpersons and speak up and show your support.

The Antaramian Group has successfully developed projects in Naples and Marco Island. The Imperial Landing project is not a carbon copy of either; it is a unique plan taking into consideration the river and location of the land. There will not be high-rise condos; the height will be 45 feet, with parking under the buildings. All Imperial River frontage and westerly frontage along Leitner Creek will be accessible to the public. The developers will construct and pay for stormwater and flood control.

This is a win-win situation for the city and its residents. The developers will pay 100 percent of the money the city paid for the property and will develop a beautiful project we can all be proud of. Those who say there is no blight, prostitution or crime must have their eyes closed or selective vision. We need people living, dining and shopping there on a permanent basis, not transients.

Denial will set us back at least five years. Others planning new developments will change their plans. Our elected officials have an obligation to do what's best for all of the residents of the city and not what their personal desires are.

Bob and Kathy McGrath , Bonita Springs