The Loma Prietan
September/October 2005
San Mateo's Bay Meadows II Project update
by Rafael Reyes
We continue our efforts at "greening"
the Bay Meadows project in San Mateo,
the most important transit-oriented project
on the Peninsula. San Mateo has the
opportunity on this 83-acre site to create
one of the most vibrant, livable communities
in California.
Last month we met with representatives
from the Bay Meadows Land Company as
well as testified before the San Mateo
Planning Commission. We have been successful
in pushing for a larger park and
improved pedestrian friendliness in the
design but important details remain.
We would like to see stronger sustainability
elements, especially around energy and
water efficiency. Energy and water are already
big issues in the state but given growth pressures
and global warming, they will certainly
become much bigger. Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification,
a standard for sustainability in building,
is one way to ensure strong efficiency elements
are in place.
Make your voice heard! Let the San
Mateo City Council know you support
the Bay Meadows project and that you
want strong sustainability elements.
Call: (650) 522-7049 or Email: citymanager@cityofsanmateo.org.
To join our team advocating the sustainable
redevelopment of these 83 acres
adjacent to the Caltrain Hillsdale station
in the center of San Mateo, email
Rafael.reyes@sierraclub.org!