Comments on: Post midlife midtown? Downtown geezertown?

By: uneasy rhetoric

uneasy rhetoric — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:51:03 +0000

KB – it is odd, since I wrote this post over two years ago, a lot has happened, like the collapse of the real estate market. Also, I swear they changed the floorplans. It does seem they’ve switched their focus.

By: KatieBecca

KatieBecca — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:16:46 +0000

Actually, if you go to the developer’s website, MetroNova Development, they are targeting State workers and professionals for this development. That goes directly against what the architect said, but… ??? weird

By: poor soul

poor soul — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:56:06 +0000

the idea that poor people (low income) can be shoved out is an idea that is antique & cruel…..most people are poor..to deny them shelter & housing is creating a burgeoning peasant class that is growing larger every day…there is a horrible reckoning coming to those priviliged few who think this “problem” will just go away…as long as realty companies have unreal expectations like you can pay two thirds or even one half of your earnings in rent..then things are going to get nasty….you cannot expect the employers to keep upping the minimum wage with no corresponding laws…dream on fools the reckoning is coming soon….

By: BKXOZ4

BKXOZ4 — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:20:54 +0000

Array

By: A'alona

A'alona — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:31:58 +0000

A’alona…

Thank you for your great post, i am always looking to improve my home for my familiy, and your post have given me some insperation, thank you very much …

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:08:52 +0000

Thank You

By: Ethan Evans

Ethan Evans — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:47:58 +0000

Our discussion can be turned into action!

When: Tuesday May 1
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Sac City Hall – 915 I Street

What: The council will host a workshop on the progress of their existing inclusionary (mixed-income housing) program that is only required in north Natomas, the railyards & Delta Shores. They will be considering issues such as “should this be a city-wide program.”

Our organization will make a case for expanding the program to include housing (as the county’s program does) for families earning less than $20K per year. These people are low wage earners and seniors and persons with disabilities living on fixed incomes who are too poor to benefit from the housing required under the current ordinance. In essence, they are left wishing that they were “low income.”

*(low income definition = family of four earning 80% of area median income or $52,300)

Come to the hearing and talk about the need for affordable rental and for sale homes downtown.

There will also be another workshop before the city on May 29th to discuss a development strategy for the Central City. This is another opportunity to have your voice heard.

By: Kay Knepprath

Kay Knepprath — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:18:17 +0000

Great discussion of infill development and its relationship to affordable housing. I too am concerned that many who work downtown cannot afford to live there.

At 5:00 p.m. today, 4/9/07, the Mayor’s discussion of vision for Sacramento will be held at the Library Galleria. All the city appointed commissions will be there. It’s our chance to put affordable housing on the City’s agenda.

Also, next Wednesday, 4/18, at 7:00 pm the League of Women Voters of Sacramento County is hosting a forum on affordable housing at the USC “campus” 1800 I Street. Sharing thoughts on how Sacramento will house EVERYONE will be a for profit developer, a non profit developer, a first time home buyer and the director of the City/County Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.

Show UP!

By: M. Evans

M. Evans — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:34:42 +0000

Ad homenim. Qui Bono? Try digesting the meaning of my post, or just ignoring it if you can’t reply constructively. Observing that Sprawl is already a fact is hardly approval.

Lotus Eaters refers to people who ignore the realities around them and live in a daze of narcoticized stupor. In this case it seems to be the urban professionals who will buy in to the pipe dream.

By: wburg

wburg — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:22:04 +0000

Okay, now I’m just convinced that M Evans is just trolling. First he has a problem with dense housing in the central city, then he things sprawl is bad. First he thinks these buildings are too expensive, then he thinks we should stop building new buildings because he doesn’t want prices to drop. First he shakes his fist at housing for low-character “lotus eaters” then he doesn’t want expensive boutique housing.

And now he wants us to believe that we should stop all construction on the off-chance that one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States (Sacramento) might suddenly shrink in population.

Go find yourself another bridge, pal.