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Christian, Kevin
From:Michelle Good <Michelle@taylorsyfan.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Avila Ranch Project Support
Hello City Council Members,
I write this letter in support of the Avila Ranch project. I am a 27 year resident of the City of San Luis
Obispo. I am an employer, active in the Chamber of Commerce, and a former ARC Commissioner. I love this
community and have been very fortunate to have been able to stay in the area after graduating from Cal Poly,
unlike many of my fellow graduates.
I've written letters in the past supporting these type of development projects within the City limits because as an
employer in the city of San Luis Obispo, I witness on a daily basis how difficult it is for my employees to live in
the place they work. More than half my staff commute to work from neighboring cities. Increasing the
availability of housing for the growing workforce is crucial to the City maintaining economic vitality. We are
losing talent from our community when Cal Poly graduates who want to work in the place they love, cannot
afford housing and are forced to move out of the area. Additionally, we are unable to attract experienced
professionals to San Luis Obispo as housing prices versus wages offered are not economically viable.
San Luis Obispo needs housing. The Avila Ranch project is a well thought out development, in a great
location. The amenities to the community in the form of parks and neighborhood serving commercial will be an
excellent addition to the south side of town. Please support this project moving forward.
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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