The proposed RiversEdge “public realm” project over Shepard Road over St. Paul, Minnesota, is being questioned by readers as it is unclear if it will generate new economic activity or represent an expensive redevelopment gamble. The former St.Paul Parks and Recreation commissioner and former board member of Keystone Community Services is skeptical of the project, suggesting it should be shown the independent market and fiscal analysis supporting these projections before significant state bonding capacity is committed to the project. The author suggests that Minnesota's limited bonding capacity and competing needs across the state should require a clear and publicly available analysis demonstrating the project’s likely long-term public return on investment. She also criticizes U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for the Minnesota gubernatorial nomination, stating that she has not crossed to the other side and lacks transparency about her stance on gerrymandering. Dr. Michael Arenson, a pediatrician, argues that a comprehensive approach to addressing gun violence and traffic safety is needed to be taken to account for the issue.