AgdaPkt 2020-11-09 Joint SA PFA - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

From: Stacey Wagner To: GRP -City Council Subject: Greystar's South Main mixed use project Date: Friday, November 6, 2020 6:36:17 AM Dear Mayor Howard and members of the City Council, I'm writing in support of Greystar's South Main mixed use project as a Redwood City resident, parent of a public school student, and unofficially, bringing my perspective as a Kaiser Permanente employee. Redwood City needs more safe and affordable child care options at all income levels. Early in the pandemic and throughout the shelter in place, our medical center staff regularly asked about the availability of child care. Many of my son's friends are lower income so finding affordable child care for their families became exacerbated when COVID-19 arrived. Parents struggle with returning to work if they don't have safe and affordable child care options. And getting employees back to work and our economy on a path to full recovery will require safe, affordable child care so parents feel confident leaving their children to go to work. Many employees start working at our medical center to gain experience and ultimately transfer to other medical centers where the cost of living is lower. Having housing options at all income levels would help keep them in Redwood City. The 147 BMR units would help address those who are struggling to maintain stable housing and the moderate units would help employers retain their employees. The proposed new open space, creek walk, and bike and pedestrian improvements are wonderful additions to the neighborhoods around the site — both for employers in the area and their employees as well as for parents to enjoy with their kids. COVID-19 has been challenging from a mental health perspective for many and getting outside boosts one's mood. Currently, this area is blighted and does not feel like a welcoming entrance to our downtown.