I agree with Terence that the problem is self-inflicted. It’s self-inflicted because zoning decisions have demonstrated a preference for single family homes. If we want more starter homes, we need to embrace multi-family homes. The most popular ones will have access to useful retail busin…
In early discussions of this project, I also pointed out that going to school will require driving along that same road to get across 101. (You understand pedestrian access better than I do, so correct me if I’m wrong.)
Small question: I noticed some kind of dredging work going on i…
Alex, I haven’t seen you in person much even though we’ve “been” at some of the same meetings, but I will miss you here. I wish you well in LA. (As I said to Mark Simon - 2 heart-touching columns on the same day.)
I wish you well and hope that apartment will become home and that you will get to know some new neighbors. (Two heart-touching columns on the same day.)
Cathy Baird commented on Where did starter homes go in San Mateo County?
I agree with Terence that the problem is self-inflicted. It’s self-inflicted because zoning decisions have demonstrated a preference for single family homes. If we want more starter homes, we need to embrace multi-family homes. The most popular ones will have access to useful retail busin…
Cathy Baird commented on Hillsdale and David Bohannon
They were declared unconstitutional, but they shaped zoning decisions and influenced current demographics.
Cathy Baird commented on Hillsdale and David Bohannon
How can this column fail to include the exclusionary racial covenants on the housing developments around Hillsdale?
Cathy Baird commented on Be prepared
Doubled? I have to go see.
Cathy Baird commented on Out by the Bay
In early discussions of this project, I also pointed out that going to school will require driving along that same road to get across 101. (You understand pedestrian access better than I do, so correct me if I’m wrong.)
Small question: I noticed some kind of dredging work going on i…
Cathy Baird commented on ‘Hands Off!’ protesters descend on Civic Center Plaza
I think you underestimate the amount and intensity of dissatisfaction.
Cathy Baird commented on ‘Hands Off!’ protesters descend on Civic Center Plaza
Nobody is being paid to protest. If you can introduce me to anybody who is being paid, I’d appreciate meeting them. Coffee on me.
Cathy Baird commented on ‘Hands Off!’ protesters descend on Civic Center Plaza
A lot of people “descended on” Redwood City and San Mateo, too.
Cathy Baird commented on Lessons learned from San Mateo County
Alex, I haven’t seen you in person much even though we’ve “been” at some of the same meetings, but I will miss you here. I wish you well in LA. (As I said to Mark Simon - 2 heart-touching columns on the same day.)
Cathy Baird commented on When a house is a home
I wish you well and hope that apartment will become home and that you will get to know some new neighbors. (Two heart-touching columns on the same day.)