We are a group of residents committed to thoughtful and civil discourse on the future of Redwood City (RWC). We seek to broaden the discussion around choices in the areas of housing, transportation and vibrancy to include more voices. We believe that there are solutions to the challenges facing our city and our region and that a positive and thoughtful approach can achieve great outcomes. Democratize and broaden the conversation around land use policy so that all voices are represented: young, old, renters, owners, a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, long-time residents and newcomers. One of the best things about Redwood City is that it remains a diverse community. Balancing the needs of such a wide range of people also carries challenges, but they are worth taking on.
2. Find the solutions to housing and transportation challenges that the most Redwood City residents can agree on. We recognize that every solution has trade-offs, few solutions will please everyone and there are no silver bullets. But this shouldn’t keep us from trying.
3. Inform the discussion with facts by educating ourselves on what’s been tried, what’s worked and what hasn’t. Many cities face similar challenges and we can learn from each other.
4. Work together to encourage the adoption of best practices and work towards the goals of increased and better options for housing and transportation. Moderation rules:
No profanity
No ad hominem attacks
This is not a place to complain - but a place to offer ideas, examples and solutions. No flame wars - though animated discussions are certainly welcome.
