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New Railroad Square (SMART site) and ADC
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• Thursday, December 03rd, 2009

Many West End residents have kept a watchful eye on the future plans for the New Railroad Square (aka SMART site) bounded by our neighborhood and Railroad Square. This important development affects many in the community, but the bottom line is that the West End and Railroad Square will have to live with any decisions that are made. Therefore, we have always asked to be included, as stakeholders, into any discussions for this development. It only makes sense that all the stakeholders should be involved to create the best end result.

The following editorial and article will introduce you to a group, that has not only asked to be involved, but demanded to have their goals and interests met. The question is… should one group be allowed to use whatever tactics necessary to have their goals met even to the exclusion of others? Read on.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091130/OPINION/911309931/1043?Title=PD-Editorial-Who-benefits-

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091129/NEWS/911291020/1036/BUSINESS

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SMART Site Update
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• Saturday, June 27th, 2009

A brief recap about the SMART site project:

As many of you know, the proposed SMART site project is  very complicated and complex. In past weeks, many of the stake holders have taken the opportunity to try to understand the current proposal. At this time, the developer and the City of Santa Rosa have applied to State of CA for a Grant. If awarded, this Grant would mandate 68 units of affordable housing above the Food & Wine Market Hall.

For those of you attending the Local Assistance Loan and Grant Committee Meeting, it is THIS  Monday, June 29, 2009 at
09:00 a.m. at the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board – Sacramento River Room, located at 400 R Street, Sacramento,
California 95811.
The purpose of the meeting:
Local Assistance Loan and Grant Committee members discuss and vote on the Program Action Items presented and recommended for funding by Department of Housing and Community Development staff. I’ve attached the agenda. You may want to look at it too see what kind of “projects” New Railroad Square compares to.  Agenda 06-29-09

We will update you when we know more.

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West End- This week
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• Monday, June 08th, 2009

West End events:

Wednesday June 10th at 6:30 p.m. Special meeting regarding the Railroad Square SMART site. The meeting will focus on the details of the Grant application that is before the State of California. The City of Santa Rosa and a development team have asked for 11 million dollars to help built a 68 unit affordable housing project at the station site.

The meeting will be held at the Chop’s Teen Club on West Sixth Street.

Friday June 12 at 6 p.m. West End Summer Bocce- spend an evening with your friends and neighbors at DeMeo Park (corner of  W. 7th & Polk St.) The well dressed will be wearing their West End “Bocce Nights” shirts (available for $15 on the website or on Friday night).

Bring food and drink to share. Well behaved dogs are invited. Remember to follow park rules- no glass and let’s make sure to leave the park sparkling clean.

Bocce Nights tshirt

Downtown:

Wednesday evening- Downtown Market- Sonoma County’s largest and most popular Farmer’s Market and street fair. Every Wednesday night, from mid-May thru August. Downtown Santa Rosa along Fourth Street from B Street to D Street. Santa Rosa Downtown Market

Saturday evening-  Peggy Sue’s All American Cruise will have their Downtown Cruise on Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m.  Come on down to 4th and 5th street and join the fun. If you would like more information about this weekend event for car enthusiasts- Peggy Sue Cruise

For more information about the West End Neighborhood check out our website. There’s a full calendar of events, classifieds that lists current West End rentals, a photo gallery and more!  West End Neighborhood

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Special W. E. meeting this Weds. 6/10 6:30 p.m.
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• Monday, June 08th, 2009

The West End Neighborhood is having a special meeting regarding the Railroad Square SMART site. The meeting will focus on the details of the Grant application that is before the State of California. The City of Santa Rosa and a development team have asked for 11 million dollars to help built a 68 unit affordable housing project at the station site.

The meeting will be held at the Chop’s Teen Club on West Sixth Street, Wednesday June 10th at 6:30 p.m.

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