The building is rat infested and boarded up. Measure I will allow it to be replaced with 42 apartments and retail shops. After 28 public hearings over 15 months, the project was approved by the City Council and Planning Commission. Unfortunately, nearby neighbors have resorted to misleading statements to stop the project. They want nothing built and are making misleading claims to get your vote.
Opponents claim that rezoning the dirt lots sets a city-wide precedent.
It sets no precedent. Opponents claim that the project is out of scale. The project is an attractive compliment to the surrounding area. The two-story building on Walnut Street has front lawns and porches similar to nearby homes. The retail shops on Laurel will enhance the neighborhood.