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Affordable Housing & New Court Challenges

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by Julie Lovins “Affordable housing” is that requiring no more than 30% of a household’s income to be spent on housing-related costs (including rent/mortgage, utilities, HOA or similar fees).  Some annual household income vs. monthly “affordable” housing costs are thus: … Continue reading →

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Old Mountain View: The Original General Plan “Village”

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by Anthony Chang Every 20 years or so, cities update their vision for what they want their communities to look like over the next 20-30 years.  Mountain View has been engaged in this “General Plan update” since summer 2008 and … Continue reading →

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The Public Weighs In on the Prometheus Development

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

Council chambers were filled to capacity on March 23 as public comment opened for the controversial apartment building project on the Minton’s parcel. Mayor Ronit Bryant decided to postpone Council deliberation until April 27 (after this newsletter went to press). … Continue reading →

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Speeding Down the Tracks

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by David Lewis, Community Liaison High-speed rail (HSR) is coming to Mountain View.  You may or may not like the consequences.  Following is a summary of some of the key points from a meeting of the Mountain View City Council … Continue reading →

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All Aboard for a Wine Adventure

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by Hugh J. Donagher, III Sommelier Jennifer Ayre and her husband, Brent Harrison, Savvy’s owners, are local residents who have been involved with Mountain View Schools and local youth soccer for a number of years. They are excited to be … Continue reading →

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