Deborah McQueen, Livermore
The Cityâs recent newsletter sent to the public entitled a Downtown Progress Report, sensationalizes aspects of the Eden Housing downtown project with panoramic views of the architectural drawings that exaggerate the size of the park and playground. The massive Legacy Apartment buildings across the street fade into an improbable mountainous backdrop. Short of flying a drone over the property, the view in their newsletter is one that no one will ever see. The City attempts to stimulate interest in the public by stating that Edenâs project will feature rooftop solar panels, and water efficient fixtures, as if they were luxury amenities instead of the mandatory legal requirements by which they must abide.