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Community Roundtable - July 17, 2001

Every Tuesday, community activists bring their perspectives to a wide range of issues of local concern.

July 17, 2001
Topic: The Environment
Producer: Paul Atkinson

Guests:

Laurel Arndt environmental planning consultant, member, Ahwatukee Foothills Planning Committee, member, Maricopa County Parks Board and Trail Commission.

Jim McCarthy Aerospace engineer, involved in local and state environmental issues, former state senate candidate.

Crystal Thompson Community relations director for the Central Arizona Project, member of the Phoenix North Gateway Planning Committee, executive board member, Valley Forward.

Transcript
"My concern is that by the time we bring people into the concept that preserving view sheds and open space is achieved, there won't be a whole lot left so that everybody will give their stamp of approval to the concept but I don't think we're quite seeing it yet. We're still struggling every day to preserve washes and open space in planned community development. Every acre you take is a struggle."
Laurel Arndt, environmental planning consultant
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Important Links and Resources
State Land Department
Ahwatukee Citizens for Recreation, Environment and Sports
Agua Fria Recreation Corridor
Phoenix North Black Canyon Corridor
Maricopa Association of Governments

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