With the latest San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote to strike down Senate Bill 827 (SB 827 fails in committee in the April 17 edition of the Daily Journal), major California cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are confronting the realities of high-density transit-oriented developments. Many Millbrae residents have recognized these same issues first and voiced their opinion at council meetings and meetings with councilmembers, pleading to keep developments consistent with local planning documents.
Millbrae is at a pivotal point in city development. Residents still have an opportunity to provide a vision for what the city will transform into in 10 years. As Millbrae moves toward higher density, will it become a more beautiful and attractive city? Or will it become a city with unsightly buildings, sterile environment, increasing crime, traffic, litter and a place people want to avoid. Details will make the difference. Citizen feedback is critical.
We appreciate the planning of the Millbrae TOD developers, their consultants, BART, regional planners, high-density housing advocates, affordable housing advocates, veterans, trades unions and other special interests. However, the developer is accountable to the concerns of Millbrae’s current residents, city staff and officials first. We alone provide the accountability, the checks and balances to ensure aesthetically pleasing urban design, architectural elements, open space, recreation, traffic, circulation, safety, schools, affordable housing and financial impact for our current and future residents.
I urge Millbrae residents to continue to fight for these elements to ensure Millbrae thrives in years ahead.
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