Public Comment email template for 240 Tamal Vista Blvd meeting on 4/22

In the Week of April 21 Coming Up newsletter, MEHC included the following email template for advocates to send in their support:

Dear Planning Commissioners, 

I am writing to you today in support of the 240 Tamal Vista Blvd project. It will bring much needed affordable housing to the town, and it is in a great location. 

It provides 3 & 4 bedroom units, which are less prevalent in multi-family housing, providing good housing options for families.

This project is very close to transit, and bikeable to the ferry and SMART train. It is one of the most transit friendly locations in Corte Madera.

This site is walking distance to the local High School (Redwood) and easy biking to Hall Middle School and Neil Cummins Elementary School. The site is walking distance to Trader Joe’s. It is possible to live car-free in this location, or to live as a 1-car family. This enhances the affordability of the project, as families can opt out of or reduce the second highest expense item in their budgets.

I am pleased to see the developer maximize the outdoor space in the development, and to not use waivers to reduce open space. Additionally, the developer has raised the base to account for potential flooding and impacts of sea level rise.

The housing crisis is worsening, and this project is a great step in the right direction of addressing it. Families and workers in Marin deserve a home here. This project will have a lasting positive impact in the community. I urge your support.

Sincerely, 
[Your Name]