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Page 1 of 1 <br />Angela Smith - Grocery Store at 401 E. Colfax Ave <br />From: Emily Rose McManus <emmyjeanette @gmail.com> <br />To: <asmith @co.st joseph.in.us> <br />Date: 9/19/2016 6:52 PM <br />Subject: Grocery Store at 401 E. Colfax Ave <br />Area Plan Commision <br />Angela M. Smith, Deputy Director <br />Area Plan Commission <br />(574) 235 -9571 <br />asmithCa)co.st- ioseph. in. us <br />Dear Commission, <br />I am writing to support the proposed development, the extra height, and the building of a grocery <br />store and pharmacy at 401 E Colfax Ave. I believe this grocery store and pharmacy will provide a <br />valuable service to many people within our community, from those who work downtown to people <br />who utilize public transportation and are routed through the downtown area. In particular, as someone <br />who does not drive as a result of a medical condition, I and others like me would benefit enormously <br />from a grocery store downtown. It would allow me to have easy access to fresh, affordable food and <br />to pick up my prescriptions on the way home from work. Based on the current bus routes, it is <br />difficult for many people who utilize public transportation to access a grocery store. I believe that <br />every member of our committee has a fundamental right to be able to easily access fresh, affordable <br />food. A grocery store downtown would help to eliminate a "food dessert" for those living in many of <br />the surrounding neighborhoods, whether they do not drive because of disability, age, income, or many <br />other factors. This is a vital service that we need to provide the citizens of this city. <br />Please consider implementing this proposed development. <br />Sincerely, <br />Dr. Emily Rose McManus, Ph.D. <br />file: / / /C:/Users /A Smith /AppData/LocallTemp/XPgrpwise /5 7E03 3 E51nternalPLEXI S PO 10... 9/20/2016 <br />