HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2021 Study Session_Item 1_McKaig, Janette_RedactedFrom:Cheryl Weeks on behalf of Council
To:Public Comments
Subject:Carousel Mall Plans
Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:49:37 PM
From: Janette McKaig
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:33 AM
To: Council
Subject: Carousel Mall Plans
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Hello,
I have taken a look at both plans for the Mall and only one stands out as the game changer
San Bernardino needs. The RD-ICO plan far exceeds any expectations I had for the space.
Having a river walk where locals could go as well as visitors would be amazing. I can't tell you
the number of times we have had family or friends visit, only to take them to Riverside or
Redlands for dinner or entertainment because SB offers very little. Having a mixed-use space
where people could live and work would attract new residents to our City.
There are of course concerns, crime, the homeless problem in our City. I hope there will be
plans to address these issues.
Some long-term residents I have talked to are skeptical. They have seen promises made and
promises broken from the City before. The past does NOT have to equal the future.
We do need something big and bold. We need something that serves our community and
attracts visitors to San Bernardino. This plan checks all of the boxes.
When you are considering these plans, please look at the possibilities of where this plan could
take our City. We already have so many attributes that make it special. The beautiful
mountains that are our backdrop, 30 minutes to mountain resorts, 45 minutes to Palm
Springs, just over an hour to the beaches and of course 56 minutes to Disneyland!
We need something to put us on the map. Having a vibrant downtown with a Riverwalk would
do it.
Thank-you,
Janette Mckaig Real Estate
Broker