CDA: Recreation needs revitalization

As a North Idaho native who has spent most of my 35 years in the Coeur d’Alene area, I’ve watched this city morph into what feels like a dystopian paradox. Despite its growth, Coeur d'Alene seems increasingly stagnant, lacking both activities and sustained business growth.

Consider the Silver Lake Mall, a once-bustling hub now resembling a self-cannibalizing corpse. Dominated by Black Sheep sub-stores, the mall is eerily quiet with few shops maintaining consistent activity. Some argue that malls are simply dying, but a short drive to Spokane Valley or Northtown reveals thriving shopping centers bustling with activity even during their lulls.