Wednesday, December 12, 2012

VIDEO: Don't mess with Heather. Fighting One Bay Area Plan



Sometimes the public forums the Association of Bay Area Governments can get testy.   In this video , Heather Gass,  a homeowner and frequent critic of One Bay Area,  is questioning the seminar leader about "open space".  

When the seminar leader asks the crowd if they want "open space",  Heather astutely asks if "open space" is defined as "government owned" exclusively or if it also means "private, undeveloped lands" as well.

This is a critical point to understand.

The One Bay Area Plan is an aggressive and ambitious plan to control ALL Development property rights by a central regional government.  The plan was developed under the theory of "Smart Growth" which requires a central planner for all property decisions.  It will drastically impact the value of property and essentially eliminate property rights for thousands of Bay Area citizens.

While we are fighting several unwise affordable housing developments and rezoning of our neighborhoods in Marinwood/Lucas Valley,  we must understand our communities plight is part of a larger struggle of fellow communities through out the Bay Area and California.

Larger coalitions of property owners are forming across the region and soon all across California. If you are disturbed at the aggressive government powers being asserted,  first we urge you to educate yourself about the 2012 Housing Element for Unincorporated Marin.  Next we recommend that you read some of the information about Smart Growth to understand the theories.  Then, we ask you to contemplate the actual impacts on your life and the community around you.  Lastly,  we ask you to share your views with others and join us in the mission to save Marinwood-Lucas Valley from hi density urbanization.  

In the near future, you tree-lined street may become filled with apartment building- especially if you live anywhere close to the 101 freeway.

Unless we stop it,  developers will win.

Join us for our Monday meeting.  email us at savemarinwood@gmail.com

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