tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post2059696500329188804..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Plan to replace 1500 Newell with condo/retail complex (so far) receives thumbs up from neighbors, city plannersMartha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-49355366665287578872013-10-02T15:18:42.175-07:002013-10-02T15:18:42.175-07:00In response to the point about the previous white ...In response to the point about the previous white building's capacity and how much traffic it created, is true. That building being full in the past probably was 50-100 additional cars from 8am - 6pm. The difference is the development thats occurred between 1985 and 2013 when the building was mostly unoccupied. <br /><br />The positive side of Walnut Creek and the continued expansion of Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45644152914272607262009-06-09T08:28:43.036-07:002009-06-09T08:28:43.036-07:00The City Council, including Councilwoman Silva who...The City Council, including Councilwoman Silva who lives near it, has already shown its disdain for neighborhood concerns. When neighbors asked the City Council to have a developer reduce the size of some McMansions being proposed in this old neighborhood and save a couple trees, the Council treated them with disdain and quickly turned them down. Will they feel the same about traffic concerns ? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-53627855227372919142009-06-08T21:19:17.375-07:002009-06-08T21:19:17.375-07:00Remember the oak tree in the bank parking lot that...Remember the oak tree in the bank parking lot that is now Va de Vi? Residents fought tooth and nail for that tree, it was saved and is now the focal point of the most attractive spot in town. These oak trees slated to be removed need to be protected. I agree with 12:33 PM, the city will try to declare them diseased and have them removed. What can be done before it's too late? Isn't the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-19169667384767665042009-06-08T16:40:12.751-07:002009-06-08T16:40:12.751-07:002:43 PM -
The eight (8) story building has not be...2:43 PM -<br /><br />The eight (8) story building has not been fully leased out in many, many years. <br /><br />The last tenant to leave was Selix Tuxedos within the past two years and they certainly did not add much to congestion. Before that, over the years many of the offices were being used by Kaiser Hospital so people were parking in the Kaiser lots across the street and on Newell just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-28016635567641965142009-06-08T15:28:14.727-07:002009-06-08T15:28:14.727-07:00If we are talking about the ugliest structures in ...If we are talking about the ugliest structures in downtown walnut creek, why don't we start with the monstrously ineffective and unattractive parking garage behind the Macy's...ugh.<br /><br />This building could be retrofitted, but what is the point?DumbAsBrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369303748430626782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-2932071211123857812009-06-08T14:43:12.510-07:002009-06-08T14:43:12.510-07:00Will we have additional traffic? If that current 6...Will we have additional traffic? If that current 6(?) story building was fully leased to businesses wouldn't that provide as much traffic as what's proposed?<br /><br />I'm not buying that a council member doesn't care because they don't live in a certain section of town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-62908647220655778312009-06-08T12:33:21.443-07:002009-06-08T12:33:21.443-07:0010:08 AM,
You couldn't be more correct about ...10:08 AM,<br /><br />You couldn't be more correct about the traffic issues. <br /><br />Although excited about the demolition of the huge building one can't help but think that increased traffic because of the residents and shoppers at this location, will be another nightmare.<br /><br />It seems that every new development anywhere in the downtown area skates through the planning processAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45932738729173251372009-06-08T10:08:24.715-07:002009-06-08T10:08:24.715-07:00Parkmead residents and others need to remain vigil...Parkmead residents and others need to remain vigilant about the traffic issue since the city has a tendency to negate traffic (and parking) concerns from the public with "traffic studies" showing no impact from a development or they rely on studies by the developer. The garage exit on Newell seems dangerous and will increase traffic on Newell toward S. California Blvd. near busy Trader Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-16213237900764716342009-06-08T09:24:23.037-07:002009-06-08T09:24:23.037-07:00When I first heard of this project I was very exci...When I first heard of this project I was very excited as it meant the demolition of the ugliest and most inappropriate building in Walnut Creek.<br /><br />This old bank building is a good example of how important it is to have a strong, but fair, General Plan in place. Not only that, it also shows how important it is to follow the General Plan as closely as possible as buildings can be rather Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-67950285468104678372009-06-08T08:26:44.845-07:002009-06-08T08:26:44.845-07:00Sounds like a great project. I like the ideas of t...Sounds like a great project. I like the ideas of the nature walk near the creek.<br /><br />I just hope my slurpee source stays... Great thing to get the kids during the jazz concerts.<br /><br />Speak of that SoccerMom, what's the status of the Broadway Plaza jazz concerts this year. KKSF was a big sponsor and they are no longer a jazz station...Sorry didn't want to change topics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-34904851451430954782009-06-08T08:21:58.981-07:002009-06-08T08:21:58.981-07:00Anon 5:27, the person needs to justify their job. ...Anon 5:27, the person needs to justify their job. You won't be a city arborist for long if all the trees are removed in the city!<br /><br />The developer can discuss the trees with the arborist over lunch. Maybe provide an 'envelope' to the arborist as part of the convincing process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-87320382602488658502009-06-07T17:27:34.775-07:002009-06-07T17:27:34.775-07:00Oh, don't worry developers. The City Arborist...Oh, don't worry developers. The City Arborist will soon enough 'restate' his concern about the trees, assign them a 'value' of a couple hundred bucks, and write another letter clarifying his initial concern.<br /><br />Then you can rip 'em out, no worries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com