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With a Bumpy Ride in the Rearview, Downtown Mill Valley Businesses Are Primed for a Massive Bounceback
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Read MoreWith a March 7th Hearing on the Schedule, City and MV School District Officials Collectively Race to Find a Way Forward for their Respective Institutions and the Larger Community
District officials see the field option as an educational and environmental benefit because it would mean students wouldn’t have to attend classes in temporary portable buildings for two years while the new school is built. Others have pointed to the possibility that not moving students into temporary classrooms, it will just be much less disruptive. District officials indicated the cost savings could be somewhere between $6 million to $8 million in savings.
Read MoreMarin IJ’s Editorial Board Unveils Endorsements Across a Range of Candidates and Measures for the March 5 Primary Election
The IJ editorial board endorsements that are specific to Mill Valley for the March 5 election include District 4 supervisor Dennis Rodoni, Marin measures A — Tamalpais Union High School District tax and much more.
Read MoreCity Council Unanimously Backs 1 Hamilton Development: ‘Nothing Can Change Your Life Trajectory More than the Place You Grew Up In’
“We have an opportunity to change the life trajectory of 44 families,” Carmel added. “Nothing can change your life trajectory more than the place you grew up in. This is really exciting and gratifying – I can’t imagine a better moment.”
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Seniors for Peace Celebrates 20 Years of Activism
The group is celebrating 20 years as an organization, which is still going strong with its ranks growing. It has more than 100 members and volunteers across the county.
Read MoreA Pair of Landmark Mill Valley Institutions – the Community Center and the MV Middle School – Are at Odds as District Seeks Solution for Future Students
“This process may feel rushed,” Nakatani told the board and attendees who were able to attend the meeting in person. “But we have been engaging with our community partners since last September. We want to make sure it’s clear that no decision has been made.”
Read MoreMt. Tam Community Land Trust Hosts a Conversation with Leah Rothstein on Housing Inequities, How We Got Here and What We Can Do to Change It – MV Rec, Feb. 28, 4-6pm
“We are all concerned about housing in our communities but we rarely talk about how official policies at all levels have played a role in housing segregation and the lack of housing – especially affordable housing. Leah will discuss specific actions that can create inclusive, integrated and vibrant neighborhoods.”
Read MoreMarin IJ: Bay Area Housing Deadline Provides ‘Test Case’ for Mill Valley, Marin County and Beyond
When locals encourage Fairfax Mayor Barbara Coler to fight back, she said she points to the community’s sheer need for extra places to live. “What I tell folks is, ‘Who do you think is waiting on you in the restaurant? Don’t you want them to live here?’” Coler said.
Read MoreMill Valley Planning Commission Begins Critical Rezoning Process
The Mill Valley Planning Commission, led by Senior Planner, Advanced Planning Danielle Staude, began the re-zoning process this week. The lengthy hearing saw the commission take action to recommend adoption the of the re-zonings in the ordinance and to establish regulations for their housing overlays. The commission will further discuss objective design standards at the Feb 13th Planning Commission hearing.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Jurisdictions, Including Mill Valley, Face Rezoning Deadline for Housing Edict
“Tiburon completed its rezone, and HCD is evaluating for compliance with the housing element,” Murillo said. “Mill Valley has indicated to HCD that it is in the process of completing its rezones.” Mill Valley planning and building director Patrick Kelly said the city Planning Commission will consider the zoning changes on Jan. 23.
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