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Originally Posted by spoonman
Mayor Faulconer supports the current density limits in the OB Community Plan (bad).
My hope/assumption is that he is choosing his battles on pushing increased density in OB, given that:
1. OB has zero available land
2. The OB height limit is too low to make increased density worthwhile
3. OB is far from the Trolley lines
4. OB is part of Faulconer's former district
Anyone agree/disagree or have other thoughts?
I'm giving Faulconr a "pass" on this one in hopes that he is choosing his battles. I just hope this doesn't set a precedent.
Makes me wonder where the density will go...Mission Valley? San Ysidro? Kearny Mesa?
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/...coner-density/
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I saw this and thought the same thing. OB is far from any mass transit option, either in existence or planned. I'm betting this is a strategic move, or at the very least an acceptance of reality. OB is in the coastal height limit zone, in Faulconers former district, and has been anti-development since community planning took off in the 60's/70's. It would be unrealistic to assume this community would be either able to handle or accept much more (although I would personally demand it to).
I hope this doesn't become a trend though. Golden Hill, South Park, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Clairemont, College Area, Grantville, and other neighborhoods are already trying to lock out density increases. Meanwhile, Little Italy is being forced to by the FAA.
Leadership in this city is going to need to advocate for density increases somewhere, otherwise all of this talk about more housing is going to be just that.
Cross your fingers for Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, San Ysidro, the southeastern and southern neighborhoods to make up for the selfishness of so many others.