Save Carlsbad Village Plaza

Author: Martin Danner

  • The Fight Is Not Over

    The Fight Is Not Over

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    Martin Danner
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    Although the City Council approved the ghastly project to replace the Carlsbad Village Plaza with a gigantic high-density, high-rise apartment complex, the fight is not over. Though we’re disappointed in the City Council’s lack of resolve to protect this precious resource, we also recognize the draconian state housing laws that forced this outcome by severely…

  • The Carlsbad City Council Has Spoken

    The Carlsbad City Council Has Spoken

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    Martin Danner
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    The City Council has made its decision. They reluctantly approved the mixed used project. Within two years the Carlsbad Village Plaza will be history. This is a very sad day indeed. All of the council members, including the mayor, expressed strong concerns about the project. They expressed even greater frustration with the state housing laws…

  • Carlsbad City Council Hearing Sept 24th

    Carlsbad City Council Hearing Sept 24th

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    Martin Danner
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    This is the home stretch! When: Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2024 at 5pmWhere: Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive (map)See Notice of Public Hearing below Dear Friends and Neighbors, The City Council will be deciding the fate of the Carlsbad Village Plaza at this meeting. Your presence is crucial. This is the most important…

  • Special Town Hall Meeting

    Special Town Hall Meeting

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    Martin Danner
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    Please plan to attend! The Carlsbad City Council is scheduled to decide the fate of the Carlsbad Village Plaza on Tuesday, Sept 24th. Because the opportunity for citizen input at this hearing is strictly limited, we will be holding an informal town hall to give local residents an opportunity to more fully explore the issue…

  • We Need To Act Now!

    We Need To Act Now!

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    Martin Danner
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    The City Council hearing for this project could happen as soon as September 24th. We need to go into high gear ASAP! What we do right now is very important, not only for this project but because it sends a signal to developers who are working on additional projects. We need to let them know…

  • We’re Starting A Nonprofit!

    We’re Starting A Nonprofit!

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    Martin Danner
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    We are excited to announce the creation of a nonprofit organization for the purpose of saving Carlsbad Village Plaza. Called the Equitable Land Use Alliance, our new nonprofit organization will fight the demolition of the plaza, taking legal action if necessary. We will enlist our own experts and legal counsel to push back on the…

  • Something Amazing Happened on June 19th

    Something Amazing Happened on June 19th

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    Martin Danner
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    Unprecedented! The Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to grant us a continuance of the hearing until July 17th! See this article for the reasons why we asked for the continuance. Although continuances are routinely granted to applicants (developers), this is the first time – ever – that a continuance was granted to a…

  • Planning Commission Hearing June 19th

    Planning Commission Hearing June 19th

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    When: Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at 5pmWhere: Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive (map) Dear Friends and Neighbors, The next Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for the 19th, and your presence is crucial. We are at a critical juncture in our community’s future, and we need your support more than ever. Why Attend?…