Comments on: Council tackles affordable housing

By: west

west — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:23:27 +0000

My brothers, sister and Grand Kids all move out of Fremont. They simple could not alfford to live in BORING Fremont

By: WarbleFly

WarbleFly — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:21:52 +0000

No doubt, the 4th largest city in one of the worlds biggest markets is oh so sorely under served. Will there ever be a there here? Sorry Mr former Mayor Morrison, but a large part of the blame lays squarely on his tenure. Everything stated in #9 and #10 were lost during Morrison’s decades without a true vision. That said, I hope we can turn this bland town around. Actually maybe Whole Paycheck, oops, I mean Whole Foods will be a start? Did I just read Roller World and Stargaze? lol, what is that building now? An office space? Where is our city hall? Its in a de facto trailer. Truly a testament to our former Mayor and years of do nothing City Councils. It’s no wonder, there are very few Fremont natives left. We have become nothing but a temporary suburban stepping stone that has witnessed a continuing exodus of citizens. Ask around, how many former Fremont residents have left for the tri valley and beyond, hardly anyone plans on living here long term. It’s not hard to see why.
Harrison, it’s time to man up and elevate this town! Fremont deserves to be so much more.

By: charlie C

charlie C — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:41:32 +0000

#9 Yes I do…but as you know it was swiftboated by a vocal minority. Sad to say we have no Ballpark Ton-i but thanks to Vinnie and the demonize a developer gang we have the Block. Enjoy your tapioca…Puhleeez!

By: west

west — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:15:52 +0000

Tony #9 to continue,,.. No live music, no dancing, no Jazz clubs,
No evening entertainment, no decent Seafood Restuarants.
I would like to run a poll “Is Fremont the most boring city in the San Francisco Bay Area????……….
Now ask yourselves WHY.

And you expect A Ballpark Charlie? Puhleeez.

By: Tony Irvington

Tony Irvington — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:22:34 +0000

Fremont dislikes attractions Charlie. No Drag strip, No Glider Port, No Stargaze, No Roller World, No Fireworks, No Movie Theater, No Arcade, No Unforgettable City Hall! I’m surprised they haven’t decided to fill in the lake yet. By the way do they still rent paddle boats?

And you expect A Ballpark Charlie? Puhleeez.
You got a softball field. Enjoy it.

By: charlie C

charlie C — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:22:11 +0000

What NOT to do has been done and you can’t blame it *all* on past city councils. As you know we could have been a major league city like Santa Clara is on the way to becoming. Your side lost sight of the relevant point when Vinnie and the vocal minority screwed the pooch.

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:05:13 +0000

West #6 – I think you’ve lost sight of the relevant point. No doubt some of the citizens in Danville (or Fremont for that matter) feel as you suggest.

Clearly the Danville council (and Fremont council) understands the economic consequences which are imposed on cities which fail to meet these standards. Which is why they’re putting these matters on the table.

Having said that – - – the relevant point here was simply that those same Danville Council members who are smart enough to be attempting to move their white-bread community in a direction they know they have to go, are, for whatever reasons, singling out ours as an example of what NOT to do. The Council knows they need to do this. They’re suggesting that they WON’T do it in a manner like Fremont or Dublin.

Make of that what you will.

I dont think it is particularly complimentary to our urban planning skills.

By: west

west — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:55:47 +0000

Bbox #4, Danville wants to stay white, blatant racism!!!!!!!!!

By: charlie C

charlie C — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:41:05 +0000

Did Vinnie take this opportunity to demonize Robson… after-all he is a developer.

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:34:19 +0000

And, while we’re passing around self-administered notes of congratulations, our legacy Council members can also pat themselves on the back having achieved the very dubious distinction of demoting our fair city to the *reality* of being a poster child of what NOT to aspire to in the way of civic planning.

“We passionately care about our community. We will never look like Dublin. We will never look like Fremont.”

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22173851/danville-residents-weigh-proposed-general-plan-that-allows