Thankfully the temperature is a little cooler this week than last week and now we see the beginnings of the Laguna Summer season...The SawDust Festival begins tomorrow (June 27th). As we all drive up and down Laguna Canyon we see the SawDust grounds, Art-A-Fair and The Festival of the Arts...to name a few landmarks...and soon we will spending even more time sitting in front of them in the traffic from them!!! The area, Laguna Beach, is beautiful and I know the summer programs, that are available, are part of the complete package that is, Laguna Beach. So we will have to deal with the traffic or avoid the area. We don't have any solutions from the powers that be at this time, but maybe with the increased pressure that we place on them each year, that will change.
The performances and displays always intrigue and amaze me so I will continue to support them and then drive directly in the opposite direction from them! If anyone has a solution, I and probably a whole lot of people would like to hear it.
Enjoy the summer season and thanks for reading. If you see me wandering through Laguna...or sitting in traffic, please say hi!!! Cole
Showing posts with label City Planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label City Planning. Show all posts
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Laguna Beach through Power lines
Some of Laguna's best views have them destroyed by power lines. I deal with this issue a lot. I am currently looking out toward the ocean and in the process am looking through power lines!!!
Certain areas have taken the first step and they have been placed below ground. Unfortunately, most areas have not. The homeowners need to realize that the benefits, from a standpoint of property values will far out way the costs associated.
Why do they not do it then? I understand from some homeowners that they can't afford to add them to their budget, but maybe they haven't had it completely explained to them. Yes, there would be inconveniences and costs. Those could never out way, not only the property value increase, but additionally the intrinsic value of the enjoyment of the better view!!! The city would have to be involved and that will also cost money for the city, but they would benefit from having a more tourist appealing town.
The argument from the city may be that they won't spend because they won't see the benefit, but they will. The better the views, the more tourism and property values increase and that translates into more tax revenues.
The end result of the expense would leave happier, healthier and more beautiful skylines and people. I love the views in Laguna, but I can see the potential, also. Oh, and there would be less power poles to run into!
Anywho, thanks for reading and if you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi!!! Cole
Certain areas have taken the first step and they have been placed below ground. Unfortunately, most areas have not. The homeowners need to realize that the benefits, from a standpoint of property values will far out way the costs associated.
Why do they not do it then? I understand from some homeowners that they can't afford to add them to their budget, but maybe they haven't had it completely explained to them. Yes, there would be inconveniences and costs. Those could never out way, not only the property value increase, but additionally the intrinsic value of the enjoyment of the better view!!! The city would have to be involved and that will also cost money for the city, but they would benefit from having a more tourist appealing town.
The argument from the city may be that they won't spend because they won't see the benefit, but they will. The better the views, the more tourism and property values increase and that translates into more tax revenues.
The end result of the expense would leave happier, healthier and more beautiful skylines and people. I love the views in Laguna, but I can see the potential, also. Oh, and there would be less power poles to run into!
Anywho, thanks for reading and if you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi!!! Cole
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Aliso Canyon Redevelopment Plan
The Athens Group gave us the access and the tour, but I still feel skittish about this redevelopment plan.
Are we allowing them to alter nature? I'm split on that. I know there is non-indigenous plants in the creek, but if we remove the plants and "clean" the creek by clearing it out, will the animals return. The construction that will happen will change animals way of life and those that have gone (because of the state of the current creek) or that are still there, may not return if the area is unsafe and unusable for them for a few years!
I know that amelioration is important for the land, the economy and society, but are the costs too high. I am just not sure!
What should we do? What are your thoughts out there in cyber-land? Convince me one way or the other, because I don't feel like we have enough information yet!!!
I look forward to your thoughts and compelling arguments, and if you see me wandering around Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi and then convince me that we should or shouldn't let this happen.
Are we allowing them to alter nature? I'm split on that. I know there is non-indigenous plants in the creek, but if we remove the plants and "clean" the creek by clearing it out, will the animals return. The construction that will happen will change animals way of life and those that have gone (because of the state of the current creek) or that are still there, may not return if the area is unsafe and unusable for them for a few years!
I know that amelioration is important for the land, the economy and society, but are the costs too high. I am just not sure!
What should we do? What are your thoughts out there in cyber-land? Convince me one way or the other, because I don't feel like we have enough information yet!!!
I look forward to your thoughts and compelling arguments, and if you see me wandering around Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi and then convince me that we should or shouldn't let this happen.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Aliso Canyon open house May 10th update
Hello again. This post is to update the location of the open house for May 10th. The address is 31106 Coast Hwy. If you need further information, please contact Kathy Lottes at (949) 553-1427. Thanks again, and see you there!
Aliso Canyon open house May 10th
Hello all. Hope everyone out there has been doing well. I want to make sure anyone and everyone who cares about Laguna will take the time to go to Aliso Canyon for the open house that Athens Group has agreed to hold. It is on Saturday, May 10th from 2pm to 5pm. They are proposing developing and in essence re-engineering the Canyon. We have to make sure that we are all aware of their plans. We can't allow them to assume they can just develop without regard to the consiquencies. We are all proud of Laguna and if their plans will over-crowd, over-develop, over-burden, alter the environment or charm and feel of Laguna, we need to speak out against that. I don't know what their plans are...yet...but I will be there to take a look! I hope to see you all there. Thanks for reading and as usual if you see me wandering around Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi!!!
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