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Greenbelt Alliance In the News
October 4, 2006 Letters & Opinions Smart-growth housing is long overdue in City of Cupertino Letter to the EditorThe Bay Area is poised to grow by another 1.7 million people by 2030. We can't stop growth, and it's foolish to think it's someone else's problem. Instead, we need to prepare for it. Cupertino now has an opportunity to do just that. This November, Cupertino voters will decide whether to approve rezoning to allow the Toll Brothers project. This project is an example of a smart way to accommodate growth. It's a compact, mixed-use development with much-needed affordable homes for seniors. Cupertino's leaders should be commended for thinking about and planning for the future. They're trying to create more homes that people can afford, so that people don't have to move away when they retire. They're also helping local workers like teachers, nurses and police live nearby, instead of commuting from remote areas. The thing is, if it doesn't get built in Cupertino, it could end up as sprawl on farmlands in Gilroy or the Central Valley. And if you think that doesn't have an impact on your daily life, think again. We'll all suffer from the long commutes and a lower quality of life. It's not only the hours we'll have to sit in our cars but the pollution that creeps into the water we'll drink and air we'll breathe. That's everyone's problem. Cupertino residents should applaud the city's leaders for being proactive in dealing with growth. Projects like the Toll Brothers development will mean more green space, more affordable homes, and a more vibrant retail district--and a healthier future for all of us. Vote Yes on Measure E. Michele Beasley Greenbelt Alliance ### |
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