Nancy Ihara – August 4, 2022

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    Dear David,
    While there are many challenges associated with the Gateway Area Plan, overall the concept is pretty
    amazing. To create spaces for a diverse population of people (culturally, racially, and incomewise) in an area
    readily accessible (5-10 minute walks) to “downtown” Arcata would be a significant accomplishment. I just
    watched the hour long presentation provided on the city’s website and was impressed by the degree to which
    natural features such as green areas, parks, trees, and even wetlands are included in the vision.
    Features that I hope the city is able to and will require are:
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    3. Solar rooftop installations. (In the presentation this was mentioned only as an option.)
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    7. Native vegetation and tree plantings. (The Sequoia Zoo is a great example of how native plants
    8. can be used to enhance public areas.)
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    12. Sustainably built, even Leeds Certified, buildings. (It is my understanding that some of the new
    13. apartment buildings being constructed in Eureka are planned to be Leeds Certified.)
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    17. EV charging stations in all apartment buildings.
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    I live in Manila but Arcata, where I do much of my shopping, where I worked before retirement, and where
    many of my friends live, is as much my “home”. I am also a member of 350 Humboldt which focuses on efforts
    throughout the county to deal with our climate crisis. The Gateway Area Plan certainly addresses this issue.
    Sincerely,
    Nancy Ihara