We need to reflect area's best, not worst

Regarding “Ponderay readies for ‘new phase of buzz’,” thank you for the excellent piece of journalism, Mr. Gunter. Before I got to the last paragraph, I was thinking, yes, we must insist the developers create bike trails, pedestrian-friendly retail and plenty of green space. We’ve only got one chance to get it right. We must shatter the “North Coeur d’Alene model” before it’s too late. Our very own gateway to Schweitzer must reflect the best North Idaho has to offer, not the worst.

CURTIS HEWSTON

Sandpoint