How we Build

In the opening paragraph of How We Build it states that zoning laws favored those with a vested interest in their communities. Doesn't everyone have a vested interest in their communities. I do not think there is sufficient proof to stay that zoning laws have been discriminatory. After all, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of zoning. It is a useful protection for the public's health, safety and welfare. In another part of the plan the case is made for an analysis of environmental justice and that will be a useful and meaningful exercise. But the use of zoning already provides some protections in this regard, and can continue to be a useful tool in safeguarding neighborhoods across the entire City.

This is outrageous! Racial covenants were outlawed over 60 years ago. The reason for Including this information/map is dubious at best and only serves to further racial tensions. This should be removed.

This is another opportunity to include green visibility. When planning green spaces, attention should be given to choosing native plants and pollinator-friendly plants.

This strategy should specifically include green space language. There is much research on how seeing green (plants and trees) effects physical and mental health. It also promotes healthy air as the trees and plants produce oxygen.

I live in Oakview neighborhood, which is a vintage neighborhood that has ACUs and has multi-family apartments on the perimeter of all four sides of the neighborhood. I would be highly opposed to allowing anything more than ADUs or duplexes in our neighborhood. We already have density and walkability. Multi-family in the interior of our neighborhood would increase traffic and noise.

Agree that EV stations should be included in the design. As should tie-ups for bikes, scooters, etc.

Yes, we need to increase density to allow access to services for more residents. But the density will not be liveable if green spaces are not included in the design. #2 regarding design standards should include green spaces.

naturally shaded areas preferred, ie real green space not just concrete with a cover.

How about some public ev charger infrastructure with ev ride sharing program ala Huron, CA?

natural areas should not be viewed as clearly distinct and separate from urban and suburban areas but rather should be incorporated into each, connecting green spaces to provide both humans and animals mobility throughout our community. Neighborhood green spaces also provide cooling effects and flood mitigation, two very important issues to low-income areas.