Many, many people are thrilled that the Emerald Isle Eyesore is dead. That lake belongs to ALL city residents. I don't want a tower looming over the lake. One tower begets another tower, etc...

Yes, change can be good. Yes, planning is good. Ever notice, though, the "planners" NEVER have to live NEXT to what they build? Dallas' history of "keep the dirt flying" is what gave us the eyesores of overbuilt apartments in Little Five Points, the destruction of beautiful housing in Oak Lawn to build big, ugly boxed condos.

If they want middle class housing in Casa Linda, then build houses in the $120,000 range. No? Easier to build a big old box, charge an arm and a leg for it, and move on. The area is thriving. If they want to help Dallas, build Emerald Isle off of Lindsley or East Grand. Tear down a couple of mansions on Gaston Avenue to overlook the golf club.

[Ed Note: I believe the developer of Emerald Isle was planning on buying one of the condominiums in the development. Those who spoke for it also live around the lake.]