There is little good reason to take the the northern part of the Cemetery away from the city's resources for public access <br />to green open spaces. <br />I now live four blocks from the Rest Haven Cemetery and go there to walk frequently. This access is obviously quite <br />important to local residents and has certainly enhances the livability of our neighborhoods. Before I moved here from <br />East Eugene, I often walked at Rest Haven and it was part of the reason why I considered the move to southwest <br />Eugene. <br />But the cemetery is also an asset to the larger community. It presents a lovely green respite from the rush to come and <br />go. Everyone in the city who drives down Willamette or takes the #73 bus or bikes to the shopping area is a beneficiary <br />. <br />Not only will this rezoning detract from the pleasures of living in this area, it will impact the attractiveness and value of <br />properties already here. <br />But worse yet-it also represents a costly and unnecessary step backward from the longterm struggle in Eugene to <br />acquire and protect these green spaces, especially those located as this is close to traffic and stores, appealing to <br />families. <br />Thank you. <br />Suzanne Clark <br />325 West 37th Ave. <br />