I believe the initiative is a very needed step in trying to control a bit of what is now totally out of control and being pushed by those in favor of mass development. If you build it they will come-and wow are they coming! This might be good for the pocketbook but not necessarily good for the beauty and openness of our community. The Union corridor-which I also am a part-has become so crowded and the traffic so bad it is hard to fathom the construction of large apartment/condo/whatever buildings in this area. It would also be good to have a better plan in place so that buildings that are built are attractive and well placed. In the long-run this will make a great difference in what has been an open and beautiful city for many years. I happen to shop in the West Colfax corridor and yes it is in need of something that is for certain-especially cleanup-but to just start constructing anything anywhere and on top of each other is not the answer. Let's have a chance to vote on this.