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Old 02-10-2012, 09:49 PM
 
Location: Tijuana Exurbs
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I really despise the Centennial project. It just doesn't make any sense to me to add to the sprawl already in place in the LA Metro Area. Why not utilize those investment dollars and redevelop outdated and non-competitive areas already developed? Where are those people in Centennial going to work?
This is the best idea. There are plenty of badly developed, or redeveloped areas in San Diego that could accommodate any future population growth. This is what needs to be done. Rethinking the areas that are already in existence, and if they are in bad shape, making them better.

It boggles the mind to build more exurban communities of 50,000 people who will all have to drive 60, 90, or 120 minutes to get to work. Let's deal with the problems of the city and make them work again.
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Old 02-10-2012, 10:11 PM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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i've been desperate to get them out of the ghetto bay and somewhere with a little bit more class and taste.
LMAO

as if.

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Old 02-10-2012, 10:17 PM
 
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This is the best idea. There are plenty of badly developed, or redeveloped areas in San Diego that could accommodate any future population growth. This is what needs to be done. Rethinking the areas that are already in existence, and if they are in bad shape, making them better.
Stapleton in Denver is an example of this: Expensive and surrounded by ghetto on 3 sides. No thanks.
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:58 AM
 
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I'm not a fan of mega developments in California. I think it's the best to just redevelop the existing cities and make it more livable for lot of people. That includes cleaning up the crime in the city, build desirable development and other things. Density is better than sprawling out destroying valuable farmlands and forests.

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Old 02-11-2012, 07:52 PM
 
Location: Northern Colorado
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I suspected this thread was bait for The City.
Hope he's happy and well, designing the next super-mall for Atascadero or Templeton, Forever 21 prominently situated at the center of the superstructure.
Macy's signed a deal in San Luis Obispo that isn't apart of Dalidio. Orcutt, Airport Road, and Margarita sprawl housing developments start next year. And I got into Cal Poly under a new major. I'm happy as can be, thank you.
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Old 02-11-2012, 10:49 PM
 
Location: Northern Colorado
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Macy's signed a deal in San Luis Obispo that isn't apart of Dalidio. Orcutt, Airport Road, and Margarita sprawl housing developments start next year. And I got into Cal Poly under a new major. I'm happy as can be, thank you.
Well I'm pretty Macy's will come here.
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:22 PM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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Well I'm pretty Macy's will come here.
No you're not.
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Old 02-12-2012, 12:42 AM
 
Location: Northern Colorado
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No you're not.
Oh it will come here. There is nothing else to build here, but a Macy's. Fresh N Easy, a Target shopping center, Hampton Inn, two hotels planned downtown, 2,000 homes planned down the road on the south east side, and Flip Flop Sandals opening downtown and something replacing Sport's Authority downtown are all signs of urban development. As long as the developer and Macy's abide by the city's ordinances and the developer or Macy's fork out enough cash, then they will see a new department store. And people are supporting these retail establishments as I saw tons of people driving by Dick's Sporting Goods today and tons of people at the Target shopping center.

SLO has a bunch of Democrats, but I believe most of them are Conservative on economic issues. The City Council has been conservative on economic issues anyways. The council is for growth, but for smart growth.
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Old 02-12-2012, 12:44 AM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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***whoooosh***
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Old 02-12-2012, 04:10 AM
 
Location: SoCal
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I'm not a fan of mega developments in California. I think it's the best to just redevelop the existing cities and make it more livable for lot of people. That includes cleaning up the crime in the city, build desirable development and other things. Density is better than sprawling out destroying valuable farmlands and forests.
Ever since the late 90's fresh and re-Developements have been happening all over California..
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