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City Council email
Subject: Request for a Balanced Distribution of Housing Element Sites in Sausalito
I’m writing to express concern about the current Housing Element Plan, which concentrates most of the new housing developments north of Nevada Street, an area with 2.3 times more housing units per acre than the areas south of Nevada., Further concentration of development in this area risks straining infrastructure, reducing access to recreational areas and endangering residents in a high wildfire risk area.
I urge the City Council to consider a more thoughtful and balanced distribution of housing sites across Sausalito. In particular, I believe the city should explore opportunities south of Mollie Stone’s in the Marinship area and city-owned properties like the abandoned firehouse on Spencer Avenue. These areas hold great potential for development that could provide much-needed housing while supporting economic growth and revitalizing the working waterfront.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to seeing a more equitable approach to Sausalito’s housing future.
Sincerely,
Housing and Community Development email
Subject: Request for a Balanced Distribution of Housing Element Sites in Sausalito
Paul,
I’m writing to express concern about the Sausalito Housing Element Plan, which concentrates most of the new housing developments north of Nevada Street, an area with 2.3 times more housing units per acre than the areas south of Nevada. Further concentration of development in this area risks straining infrastructure, reducing access to recreational areas, and endangering residents in a high wildfire risk area.
I urge the HCD to advise Sausalito to develop a more thoughtful and balanced distribution aligned with Affirmatively Further Fair Housing similar to your guidance with the city of Larkspur. In particular, I believe Sausalito should explore opportunities south of Mollie Stone’s in the Marinship area and city-owned properties like the abandoned firehouse on Spencer Avenue. These areas hold great potential for development that could provide much-needed housing while supporting economic growth and revitalizing the working waterfront.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to seeing a more equitable approach to Sausalito’s housing future.
Sincerely,