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F_RP.6I6690 ofF3&FIELD SAN JOSE SANTA ROSA WALNUT CREEK January 19th, 2021 Redwood City City Council 1017 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Endorsement of the Sequoia Station Project Dear Redwood City City Council, GREENBELT ALLIANCE For over 60 years, Greenbelt Alliance has helped create cities and neighborhoods that make the Bay Area a better place to live - healthy places where people can walk and bike; communities with parks, shops, transportation options; homes that are affordable - and defend the Bay Area's natural and agricultural landscapes from sprawl development Greenbelt Alliance's "Grow Smart Bay Area" goals call for fully protecting the Bay Area's greenbelt and directing growth into our existing communities, and accomplishing both in a way that equitably benefits all Bay Area residents. Our endorsement program helps further these goals by providing independent validation of smart infill housing (development of vacant land within urban areas) and mixed-use projects (allowing for various uses like office, commercial and residential). Greenbelt Alliance is pleased to conceptually endorse the proposed Sequoia Station project This mixed-use development over 12 acres by Lowe and Eden Housing will add anywhere from 500-640 residential units while also dedicating land for Caltrain rail line expansion to be redeveloped into neighborhood serving retail, open space, and above -grade commercial office space. The project has a commitment for deep affordability, including a partnership with Eden Housing that will provide a 100% affordable housing project expected to provide 200-240 affordable units, far beyond the required 20%. The project site is well located directly adjacent to the Redwood City Caltrain Station as well as the El Camino Real corridor. It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that the land -use potential is maximised. This currently underutilized area will contribute to the City's vision for high quality, higher -density development and mixed-use opportunities. This project will encourage a walkable and vibrant community in Redwood City for residents across the income spectrum, provide a public open space and family -friendly retail uses, support the local economy, and offer a host of other environmental and quality of life benefits. This is the kind of climate -smart development that we need in the Bay Area to meet our housing goals, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make sure that local residents are able to grow and thrive in their own communities. In closing, the development of the Sequoia Station project is another smart step for the City of Redwood City to ensure the creation of homes and vibrant communities near jobs, retail, and transit We hope its approval will inspire communities around the Bay Area to redouble their efforts to grow smartly. Sincerely, Zoe Siegel Director of Climate Resilience, Greenbelt Alliance greenbelt.