Behavorior of Adults who Don't Agree with our Plans

Attached to today's posting are copies of the sign riders "created" by those opposed to the project being planned in the Forest Park plat near the UW Arboretum.

These riders were attached to the "For Sale" signs posted on the 2 buildable lots in this subdivision.

Along with the photos included in this post, someone has felt the need since last winter to continually damage and in some cases destroy the "For Sale" signs legally posted on property owned by my company, GCK Investments, LLC.

I understand that some believe we shouldn't have the right to do what we're planning on these 2 buildable lots. If current zoning didn't permit what we're proposing, they would have a valid arguement.

Current zoning does permit construction of 2 homes on this land.

Another arguement is that we are simply "money grubbing profiteers" who don't care about the environment but simply care about profit. I admit, we are a for profit company. Our hope is to create 2 homes for 2 new residents in this great location on what is considered and "in-fill" location.

Infill development is closely related to the principle of smart growth. Infill development involves building and developing in vacant areas in city centers or urban settings. This promotes the betterment of these city centers and leaves rural areas and open spaces undeveloped. Advocates state that infill development can reduce traffic congestion, save open space, and create more livable communities.

The Forest Park plat truly meets the qualifications of infill as defined.

My construction company is a Wisconsin Energy Star ( www.energystar.gov) and Green Built Home ( www.greenbuilthome.org) firm. We utilize the most eco-friendly technologies in the homes we design and construction. We utilize 2006 technology in all of our practices including storm water management and septic systems. Many of our neighbors in this subdivision are using septic systems installed as many as 60 years ago. How can that possibly be environmentally sound?

Bottom line, what we are proposing to construct, have the legal right to construct and plan to construct are 2 homes that will not impact the environment of the UW Arboretum any more or less than those homes being occupied by those choosing to vandalize or property, trespass and harass us.

I'm incredibly disappointed that many of these people are esteemed educators within our University of Wisconsin.

I can't prove that these are the same individuals using childish tactics to lash out at us, but it would seem to be a possibility.