Posted by paloaltotreewatch, a resident of the Palo Alto Orchards neighborhood, on May 14, 2012 at 1:21 pm

If money is the currency of advocacy

then let the money they offer go into

a non-profit foundation design to support

culture in Palo Alto in the form of

two or three music clubs in downtown.

(property acquistion, rent, insurance, work supplies)

These places would be where excellent musicians

can show their talents

and art on the wall

can reflect the local sensibility.

All the while the steady flow of folks

to and from

restaurants,

coffee shops,

pedi/mani cures,

technology shops

will occur and add great value to a street current

void of cultural items.

It be a cultural contribution to Palo Alto

and harken back to an age where music could be

found on the street mixed in with

10 used book stores.

Posted by Former Neighbor, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 14, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Cash for zoning is arbitrary and capricious. The PC Zoning was never intended to be used in that manner.