Dear Mayor Combs, Vice Mayor Nash and members of City Council,
The approval of the Parkline project is critical and long overdue. I urge
you to approve the project and keep it moving forward. Parkline has many
benefits for Menlo Park, including:
- 800 new homes, including substantial affordable housing needed for
Menlo Park to comply with its Housing Element and avoid future Builder’s
remedy projects.
- Public recreation space for activities
- A network of safe, accessible bike lanes and pedestrian pathways
connecting key thoroughfares across the site
- Sustainable design elements that will reduce carbon footprint, boost
resiliency, and promote long-term conservation
- A 40X increase in property tax revenue from the site which benefits
the community and local public schools
For me personally, as a Menlo Park resident, the value of public recreation
space for my young children will be particularly impactful.
Sincerely,
Meryl Stone
Menlo Park resident
