WEST MISSION VALLEY RIVERWALK DEVELOPMENT - LESS DENSE MAKES MORE SENSE!

This projected density of the Riverwalk Development has been questionable from the very start. 4300 apartments, one million square feet of offices and 150,000 square feet of commercial on less than 32 acres of land???? The contour of the land is a natural holding pond, Cement and concrete will eliminate any natural flow or obsorbtion. Flooding of neighboring developments will be a constant as a result of this project. The developer has no viable solution. Likewise, the emissions from this project will be at dangerous levels at 36,000 or more access vehicle units per day. Persons with heart, asthma, and pulmonary problems will be affected as well as those without these symptoms. The area is referred to as Mission Valley for good reason it is a valley that is conducive to holding emissions for extended periods that are not typical to flat topography. Traffic will be a major problem with only three access points for a project that will have 4300 apartments, one million square feet of office space and commercial and industrial buildings. The developer has yet to explain how they plan to park nine thousand vehicles in this development....apartments, offices and more will require adequate parking. There are no capital improvements planned by the city nor is the developer going to participate in the infrastructure for bridges, roads, sidewalks and public facilities like schools, recreation, police protection, social services. I expect a special assessment district that will require all neighboring communities to pay for improvements. Likewise, the city has not discussed the legal implications of what occurs once the developer sells all the parcels and leaves the project. If not completed, who pays for the remaining improvements for the project? Is there a binding bond mechanism, covenants that run with land or a reserve account that guarantees that all requirements be completed? What is the financial capability of the developer to assure completion of this

I live in fashion valley at the courtyards and it’s going to be a nightmare on traffic it’s already bad.

I have lived in the Fashion Valley area for over 20 years and I have had family here in the area since the 60s. I have watched this area grow exponentially and the amount of congestion on Friars Road increase drastically. I can only begin to imagine the numerous negative changes the development of this immense proportion will bring about. Please consider scaling this back, even half of what the proposed development will be is still too large. It just does not make sense to have some thing this large built in this area nor is it needed.

I implore decision makers to halt this massive development project in favor of protecting green space and the local watershed, while mitigating the heavy traffic throughout Mission Gorge. We need livable communities, not more development!

Big box apartment buildings mean even more congestion and degrade the quality of life for every San Diegan. Nobody wants San Diego to be the next LA.

Mission Valley needs MORE green space to mitigate flooding, not less!

I will not be shopping in Mission Valley any longer if there will be more traffic in a known flood plane. What a senseless idea is this planned development!!

With little to no infrastructure enhancements, lack of residential parking and severe flooding every few years, this plan is a disaster for the current residents of Mission Valley and surrounding areas. With he exception of lining the pockets of developers and city council members, I see no benefit whatsoever to his absurd proposal. STOP development now.

This area infrastructure is not built for this kind of population density.

Green space, in a highly developed area, is beneficial (and necessary) for healthy living. 3rd graders learn that in their Science lessons! Moderation in everything.

Too dense, not enough parking, trolley system is not the answer.

This development is a violation of our neighborhood. Dismissal of the many concerns raised previously about this project is a dereliction of Council’s duty to protect the living environment of the neighborhoods and people of San Diego. NO to this project.

This is nothing short of sheer insanity.

No on this development!

No traffic solution for this building of 15 year project. STOP.

Traffic is already insane on Friars. The fact that our city leaders think this is ok would signify kickbacks.

Crazy and not what we need - more green space, less homeless and better roads

Density is too much for the area. Vote no!

This is madness! A developers dream, a residence nightmare!

I live a few blocks from Friars Road and Riverwalk Golf Course. Prior to the pandemic, Friars Road was like a mini freeway—too many cars driving way too fast. Adding this development will magnify congestion and traffic. Please vote No!