To Menlo Park City Council members,
My name is Lesley Feldman, I am a resident of the Flood Triangle neighborhood. I am writing in advance of the June 6 study session on the Housing Element to express my support for a realistic plan for equitable housing in Menlo Park. Housing is an important issue to me. Increased housing (including affordable housing) in Menlo Park will benefit not only the individuals and families who will reside in that housing, but everyone in our community.
More housing downtown will add to the vibrancy of our downtown and help support local businesses. It will make our city more environmentally sustainable by having more housing near transit
More housing on publicly owned land like downtown parking lots or on top of buildings like the downtown library, Little House/Rosener House senior centers, or City Council chambers will help facilitate the development of affordable housing, which we desperately need.
Finally, we need more housing throughout all neighborhoods of our city, particularly in neighborhoods that have not experienced housing development in recent years. For example, I strongly urge you to do everything you can to help facilitate the development of at least one site near highway 280 (such as the Sharon Park Shopping Center).
Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to hearing your discussion on the 6th.
Lesley Feldman
lesley.e.feldman@gmail.com
201-953-0034
