tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post2282173832074522124..comments2023-06-16T08:50:11.916-07:00Comments on Stop and Move: Westlake: Another Granville DisasterJames Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948509061118072998noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-75055379511876633502013-11-08T15:14:00.307-08:002013-11-08T15:14:00.307-08:00Interestingly, Shaw Ave. is the next major street ...Interestingly, Shaw Ave. is the next major street directly to the north.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-42194594084898217492013-11-07T09:03:53.614-08:002013-11-07T09:03:53.614-08:00I wonder which Assemi family member is posing as &...I wonder which Assemi family member is posing as "Anonymous." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-1408180295738329422013-11-06T16:56:39.137-08:002013-11-06T16:56:39.137-08:00Correct, the roads currently end. Because there...Correct, the roads currently end. Because there's nowhere else to go. Any and all plans indicate that every road is supposed to continue when the area is developed. <br /><br />Ending the grid when you're adding 8,000 people is a major problem. James Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948509061118072998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-56112789187398821362013-11-06T16:53:50.433-08:002013-11-06T16:53:50.433-08:00Anonymous, I am quite familiar with the area. I ca...Anonymous, I am quite familiar with the area. I can also look at maps. It's in the middle of nowhere, that is clearly not disputable. <br /><br />As for the school campus, you're correct, it's there. Isn't it also brand new, built in preparation for this development? Using that as justification makes no sense. When the next development is proposed 2 miles west, guess what, they'll use westlake as justification. <br /><br />Of course they're using fresh water, it's not coming from the ocean. They're using water which is a limited resource in the valley. Yes, they're paying for it. That doesn't mean it's a proper use. Also, having a ponding basin next to a lake is absurd, what a waste of space. You cannot deny that the lake will have to continuously be refilled as the water evaporates. You might also note that we're experiencing a drought. <br /><br />The existence of a trail means nothing if it doesn't go anywhere. Great, new residents will be able to walk their dog, but they can't use it as transportation because it's an idiotic loop. The plans indicate no such bridge. Open the PDF and see for yourself. <br /><br />I'm sure Bernie Madoff gave $100 to the salvation army that one time. Crimes excused!<br /><br />Why should others get to decide? Because this is a democracy, and all of their projects require enormous public subsidies. I'm tired of my taxes going to greedy developers. <br /><br />Care to point out where it is I drive to work? Your baseless attack here is quite frankly absurd. <br /><br />Congratulations, I also have a job. That's why I can barely manage two posts a week. <br /><br />I suggest you stick to facts rather than attacks on the author, or your future posts will simply be deleted. Also, you'd do well using a real account, rather than hiding behind anonymity. James Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948509061118072998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-54636477885796487472013-11-06T16:24:16.867-08:002013-11-06T16:24:16.867-08:00Much of this blog is based on false or incorrect i...Much of this blog is based on false or incorrect information:<br /><br />In the middle of nowhere? No homes or jobs? Except for Central Unified being right across the street. High School, Middle School, etc, all surrounding the east side of the project. A community immediately to the North and to the West of the project. Perhaps Mr. Sinclair doesn't believe the people who live and work in that area matter - what a shame.<br /><br />The lake will not use fresh water and with the addition of a recharge basin which Granville will install, the project will actually return water to the aquifer. Something that is not remotely near the community now. Westlake will use water already entitled to the project - and nothing more.<br /><br />People will have to drive to work if they live in or work in the community? Wow. That's so unheard of. I guess no one in Fresno works in Clovis - or vice versa. <br /><br />The plan for the project includes a 2.5 mile 16 foot wide multipurpose trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. Why wasn't this information included in the blog? Perhaps because it's counter to the argument which is being made by the writer. In addition, the project will include a bridge crossing the lake, enabling residents, visitors, pedestrians, bicyclists or anyone else to easily cross the lake if they wish. <br /><br />Destroy downtown? Granville Homes has revitalized downtown in more ways than any other developer, individual, or political administration. In addition - how silly of a sentence to suggest Granville is destroying downtown - when they rent several hundred units in downtown. Invest all that money just to drive people away? Really? How much has James Sinclair done for downtown Fresno - besides complain about the good work that others have done.<br /><br />Why should others get to decide where the Assemi family builds their University campus? Last time I checked, this is America. Just because you want something somewhere, doesn't mean you get to make that decision. In addition, I think Granville Homes and the Assemi family have been successful because of their knowledge in the Real Estate industry. Perhaps Mr. Sinclair should start a company, operate it successfully for 30 years and then acquire the land a build a University where he wants. <br /><br />Like the previous post said - perhaps Mr. Sinclair should take the bus or a bike ride (he must take the bus or bike since he's such a hawk when it comes to greenhouse gases) to the community and see what it's like for himself.. Instead of sitting on his computer writing blogs with absolutely no knowledge about what's actually going on.<br /><br />I'd love to dispute this post more, but, some of us have real jobs and don't get to spend all day writing negative and inaccurate posts about the things that other people are doing.<br /><br />Good day.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-86794519779387046312013-11-06T15:23:52.665-08:002013-11-06T15:23:52.665-08:00Also, the statement: "In other words, the str...Also, the statement: "In other words, the street grid, which is currently made up of major roads every .5 miles, will have no east-west route for a mile and a half. Dakota and Ashlan will lead to a dead end." is laughable. If you would bother to leave Fresno every now and then and come out to the westside you would already know that Ashlan currently stops at Grantland and Dakota stops at Hayes. The only streets that run uninterrupted north of McKinley to the west are Shields and Shaw Ave. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-71968537702585373142013-11-06T15:11:37.249-08:002013-11-06T15:11:37.249-08:00This isn't the middle of nowhere, it's 2 m...This isn't the middle of nowhere, it's 2 minutes from town. You're talking like it's Mendota or Firebaugh or something. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-64117801484727779512013-11-05T17:22:14.896-08:002013-11-05T17:22:14.896-08:00Another major recession might add another 5 year d...Another major recession might add another 5 year delay! James Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948509061118072998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280277691673459003.post-38803347992915799812013-11-04T21:40:51.429-08:002013-11-04T21:40:51.429-08:00Is there any way to kill this? This seems like qu...Is there any way to kill this? This seems like quite possibly the worst project suggested in the entire Lower 48, with the exception of hydrofracking.Nathanaelnoreply@blogger.com