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Subject:Public Comment on Item 6B - Collin Parker, Cal Poly Urbanists
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Dear SLO City Council,
My name is Collin Parker, a city planning student at Cal Poly and a board member of Cal Poly Urbanists, and I am writing
regarding item 6B: the acquisition of 1166 Higuera street. I firmly believe the proposed usage of a public surface level
parking lot is an irresponsible use of space near downtown SLO.
This site has great potential to build upon the desirable aspects of downtown (local shops, pedestrian comfort, "small
town charm,") and the continued prioritization of car usage is in conflict with these ideas. When I think of what makes
SLO a great place to live, I think of the aforementioned vibes that low-mid rise development has already created, and
not the smog, danger, and noise that has been created by the prioritization of drivers over everyone else.
I hope that should the City of SLO decide to purchase the lot, that a more sensible development is created instead of a
parking lot. My suggestion would be a mixed use low rise building which incorporates commercial space on the ground
level, with 1-2 floors of affordable housing above. This would generate sales tax revenue for the city in place of the
parking fees, while alleviating some of the housing crisis load, and supporting the pleasant atmosphere of downtown.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Collin Parker
City & Regional Planning | Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
e: collinmparker@gmail.com
p: 503-935-2030
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