Neighbors aim to solve issues, not stop mosque

We are neighbors of the single-family residential communities surrounding the site where the Islamic Center of Naperville is proposing a new mosque and complex. We come from Wagner Farms, Tall Grass, Ashwood Pointe, Ashwood Crossings, Ashbury Park, Penncross Knolls and other neighborhoods.

Although much has been said about this project, the conversation has not always been as productive as possible. We would like to share our perspective with you.

We are welcoming, friendly and diverse communities, and we are in favor of a neighborhood mosque on 248th Avenue.

Our lives and our neighborhoods are richer because of the diversity of our communities. We are grateful that people of all faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities choose our neighborhoods to raise their families and live their lives.

To be clear, the mosque would be an asset to our community and our goal is not to stop it. That is why we are in discussions to resolve issues related to the scale of the full project, such as a Costco-sized parking lot, a gym the size of an LA Fitness, and a multi-use hall with an event room 33 percent larger than the largest event room at the local Marriott.

We know that there are ways to find solutions that can work for everyone

Molly Evans

Naperville