HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2021 Study Session_Item 1_Velasquez, Teresa_RedactedFrom:Teresa Velasquez
To:Public Comments
Subject:Study session-Agenda item no. 1
Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:20:01 PM
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Hello,
I am a professor at Cal State San Bernardino, and many of my students live and work
in San Bernardino. I am contacting you regarding the Carousel Mall development. As
a person interested in the positive development of the community, I am concerned
with the lack of community engagement behind this development. I believe the
community deserves a seat at the table to navigate the priorities for the downtown
development.
I am especially concerned about issues such as the lack of affordable housing,
housing for low income and homeless residents, sustainability, and good jobs, all of
which must be included in the project. I ask that you show your support for our
community by addressing the issues I mentioned above. The city's public monies
must go into solving the crisis of unemployment, housing, air pollution, and
investment into resources the community has needed for decades.
Sincerely,
Teresa
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Teresa Velásquez, PhD.
Associate Professor of Anthropology
California State University, San Bernardino