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From:Christianson, Carlyn
Sent:Monday, September 16, 2019 2:07 PM
To:CityClerk
Subject:Fw: Support for Marsh & Chorro Mixed Use
Carlyn Christianson
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From: Michelle Good <
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 12:43 PM
To: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn
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Subject: Support for Marsh & Chorro Mixed Use
Dear City Council Members,
I'm writing in support of the project proposed for the corner of Marsh & Chorro. The site has long since been an empty
blight in our downtown. It would be amazing to restore energy into that intersection. The project proposed as designed
by Ten Over studio is exactly the kind of development that our City needs. The proposed location makes sense both for
sustainable and fiscal reasons. It would provide much needed housing for our community, prevent sprawl as it is an infill
development, and contribute to the downtown vitality.
As a near 30 year residence of San Luis Obispo, I've witnessed the changing needs of our community. I first became a
resident of the City as a student where the community had a strong no growth message. It has been wonderful to watch
our City start to stray from that mentality and to embrace what it is going to take to keep our community viable. We
need more developments that propose alternate forms of housing to the 2000 sf single family residence on a quarter
acre lot with a two car garage. Housing for all household incomes that encourages alternate forms of transportation is
critical in ensuring our communities longevity. This is a perfect example of this type of project.
Additionally, as an employer in the area, it is very difficult to find talent who can afford to live in this community. I
cannot over emphasize the need our community has for housing in order to support local business and our ability to hire
and retain employees in San Luis Obispo.
Thank you,
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Michelle McCovey-Good, P.E.
Principal / CEO
805.547.2000 Ext. 116
San Luis Obispo • Pasadena
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