Proposed Wal-Mart Store, Good or Bad for Roseville?

After several months of hearings, modifications, challenges and delays, the proposed Wal-Mart Store for Roseville's Twin Lakes neighborhood won final plat approval earlier this month from the City Council.

The project has sparked controversy with opponents contending the new store doesn't comply with the city's comprehensive plan for the Twin Lakes area and will only generate traffic and congestion. But prroponents feel the project will help turn around a parcel of land that has been vacant and languishing for many years.

What do you think? Wll the arrival of a Wal-Mart store in Roseville be a good for the community? Or will it be a detriement? Take our poll and leave your comments.

As background, here are a few of the stories that Roseville Patch has had in recent months on the issue: