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I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
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Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
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sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow.
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Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
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CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
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Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will.
If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
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Catherine Wellbeloved - Argintin,AL Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think?
Add your comments or respond to the statements below.
Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement
I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think?
Add your comments or respond to the statements below.
Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement
I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think?
Add your comments or respond to the statements below.
Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement
I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think?
Add your comments or respond to the statements below.
Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement
I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
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Sundara Paudun - Aptos,CA ,Ca respond we are losing our pleasant communities and
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
Catherine Wellbeloved - Argintin,AL Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Jack Kane - Dublin,Ca Amen to that statement
S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
New businesses + new homes = more tax dollars = more services for you all to enjoy. It's a catch 22. If you want new parks, schools and libraries, you need more income.
MovedAwayDewd - NewTown,WA Dewds, I moved away from Dublin back in 95 :( I loved the town, I lived in a shitty neighborhood back then "dougherty road" hehehe... lifes better in washington, but its been a longggg time since I talked to old friends.. Im out of HighSchool now :/ .. anyone know how to find old friends?? I remember some dewd named "Blaine" and a chick named "Jennifer Ladeu" ? dont know now if I spelled those right.. anyone know if there still alive or what? thanks :) -Wa Dewd
WaDewd - NewTown,Wa Last time I remember being in Dublin, there was a Toys'R'Us near a "sears" or was it ward? and target next to it, with circuit city.. or was it good guys? down the crosswalk.. and the library was close to albertsons.. back then the "burger king and chucke cheese" were the new "buildings" in town :)) I guess my old friends would have graduated in the class of 2000 by now too... I also remember some Fat kid named "Joe" and a freckled kid named "Robert" .. and two twins.. one got beat up once in the gym :) Knocked off his braces lol.. and these two sporty guys Bison.. and Tyrece or something, I think some teacher Mr. Walker pushed him to the ground once :) -WaDewed
linda cullen - dublin, We do want all of these things the problem is that only the people who live in blackrock, etc. are getting them. we dont benefit from the celtic tiger, the people who dont need to benefit from it get all the money. CELTIC TIGER MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!!
Philip McHunt - san ramon,Ca I know what you mean. I bought a .22 at walmart and shot it. But then i had to clean it.
Larry Silvey - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Well, now...While we harp on the ever-progressing expansion of the all-hallowed "East Dublin", who's paying attention to the REAL Dublin??? Those of us living in what has apparently become Old Town(you know, between I-680 and San Ramon Rd)have to settle for having old oil poured on our streets instead of a real re-surfacing. And while all this noise is being made about all the opportunity in East Dublin, what about all the vacant storefronts in our part of town??? Home Express is gone, as is the gallant attempt at a Breuners discount outlet that followed it: Denevi Camera is gone after three decades in the same spot: virtually EVERYthing between Wards and Target is empty, and surrounded by that oh-so-attractive temporary chain-link fencing: Copelands Sports and Red Lobster are also gone, leaving vacant buildings in their wake: looks to me like the vacancy rate in Old Town is way too high to be worrying about what mega-chain we can attract to the up-and-coming East Dublin/West Livermore/North Pleasanton Metroplex!!! Furthermore, it appears that the East is actually pulling stores away from Old Town...do you think Crown Chevy/Olds/Cadillac/GMC stands a chance with this GM Superstore down the street??? Please!!! Thanks to this East Dublin worship that's going on, we in Old Town will have nothing to show for the next four years or so but second-tier(or worse)stores and alleged "discount outlets"(can you say "MacFrugals"??) And since Lucky's and Albertson's are the same store now(thanks to that merger), and San Ramon has one of each within a mile of us(and each other), how long will it be before Albertson's closes, to be replaced by a gym/video/liquor/massage parlor/auto repair/pizza joint/bailbondsman combo??? just asking...
T. Walker - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
"They need to do something to that city because it doesn't fit in with the rest of the valley. If I lived in Dublin, I would claim that I lived somewhere else". Those are the words of Morgan Stone, a businessman who wants to build a fast-lube auto place at the corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley, as reported in an article in the October 3 SF Chronicle. His plan was rejected by our city council and he is now appealing their decision. I encourage everyone to call their city council and let them know that someone who makes such a negative statement about Dublin does not deserve to build a business in our city. The October 3 article was a complete "hit piece" against Dublin. It is obvious that the writer (Patricia Jacobus) has some relationship with Mr. Stone. How else can you explain why such an article should even be written. There is absolutely no news value to this story. I am disgusted!!!
Mike Russell - Fresno,CA respond to statement
Wow... This town has grown. I left Dublin CA 25 years ago (after High School) Yet, I still have great memories as a kid. Hunting in the fields around Handyman Hardware, fishing at Fish Lake, hanging out at Jack-n-the-Box, Playing soccer, and I loved the schools I attended. I was always proud of Dublin's history. I wish you all well and great success.
MBG - , When I graduated from DHS in 1974, I made the comment that Dublin would be the fastest growing city in America. I was right! It's population is Dublin (doublin) every day! Who can remember attending the crakerbox school and playing Little League where Albertsons now stands? When Dublin was Volk McClain territory? and the only place to eat was at A&W on the old Hwy to danville?
Bob - , I remember all of those places. Did you ever slide down the hill at Amador Valley Bld and Dougherty Road on cardbord. That was a blast. Now it is fenced and Apartments are at the bottom.
Mark - CANADA, Remember when Bob Moore went down that mountain on his bike in August of 1969 and came to Fallon School in Sept.with a broken leg, he was so popular for his stunt. Who can remember, when Foremost used to pay us kids in the 1960's for tasting new product ($5.00 for 1 hour) or when Mervyn's came to town and ruined our hunting grounds (Yes! we used to shoot in that area-Pellet guns and bow and arrows; Remember the Police came from Contra Costa back then) And remember Fish lake? Mark
John Conrad - Copenhagen,DK We slid down that hill on blocks of ICE we just jumped the fence!! It was damn fun!! good clean Mormen American Fun!!
Carlos Camara - Dublin,CA respond to statement
As a newcomer to Dublin (purchased a home a couple years ago) I have enjoyed the town tremendously. I am glad that the town is growing. As new stores show up, it only reminds me of the potential of the town. I am glad that everything that is considered nice shopping locations only exist in Pleasanton or San Ramon. I would like to see some of it quaintness remain. I believe we have a long to go before seeing bumper to bumber traffic. I lived previously in Oakland and that is mild bumber to bumber, lets not even talk about SF. Enough said, I welcome the growth of Dublin. I am looking forward to even more of a diverse environment.
S. Stuart - Dublin,CA I too purchased a home about two years ago in Dublin, previously living in the Oakland area. And I'll tell you what I miss about the Oakland that you won't find in Dublin, is its diversity of people and its great downtown appeal. I see the growth as an good thing, this town is being squashed by neighboring towns with better schools, housing, restaurants, shops etc. The old shops in W. Dublin, aren't quaint as maybe they once were, but run down strip malls. Dublin doesn't have a central "downtown" like Pleasanton, and misses out on all the appeal that comes with a downtown location. I would hope to see a downtown spot, where only pedestrians were allowed. With the growth comes new jobs and new housing. The rest of the Bay is so expensive, and Dublin offers an affordable alternative. We should encourage new business (such as in East Dublin) to bring us new jobs and new opportunities, as well as new tax dollars for services and schools.
Clayton Harryman - Houston,TX respond to statement
This has nothing to do with the current growth in Dublin. I haven't been there in 20 years. I would like to share a story with Dublin, however. I spent nine months in Dublin with my family in 1978/1979. I attended 8th grade at Frederiksen Intermediate on Tamarack lane. For reasons I have yet to figure out, I was very unpopular. But, there was one young lady who tried to be my friend. I would like to find this woman, and thank her, but I don't even know what city she lives in, or if she's married and changed her name. Her name in 1979 was Debbie Morales. If anybody can provide me with an E-Mail address, or just pass along that Clay Jones was very happy to have known her, I would be very happy. Thank you, Clayton (Jones) Harryman clayharryman@yahoo.com
D. Johnstone - Los Angeles,CA respond to statement
My family and I are moving to the area. Everyone, realtors included, especially in pleasanton, says to stay away from Dublin because the schools are poor, the infrastructure is weak and the community is not appealing. I have been there once and Dublin seemed fine to me. Real estate is much more affordable in Dublin. How do you who actually live there feel. Please tell me. Would I be making a mistake by moving there?
M. Russell - Dublin,CA My wife and I moved to East Dublin from Arcadia in the LA area and we love it. The town is growing and I feel we have a much better home than what was offered in Pleasanton. Our neighbors are great and most of us work in high-tech jobs and we all get along well. Most of the people in our neighborhood are new to the area which has brought a nice diversity to the area. My wife and I heard the same things when we moved hear and haven't regretted it one bit. Good luck with your decision:-)
Jan Kuhn - Alameda,Ca I grew up in Dublin, and my parents are still there. The city is great. They live in a beautiful, and very quiet neighborhood. The only real noise in their neighborhood is the freeway, 680. They haven't gotten any complaints about the area or the schools, and I personnally would disagree with the people making negative remarks about Dublin. It may be growing fast, but it is still very nice. The schools are good, and the area is clean. I would have to say one of the greatest things is the very low crime rate in Dublin. I hear more about where I live now on the news than I have ever heard about Dublin. I wouldn't let the others discourage you from moving to Dublin. Let the city speak for itself. Talk to some of the residents, they'll be happy to tell you about their home. The folks in Pleasanton will say anything to get more people to move there. Pleasanton to me is way to over priced, and to stuffy. I love the city there, but I would never live there. I would love to move back to Dublin and raise my children there. Besides Dublin has a lot of historical significance. Look around, you'll see the old Dublin I am talking about... It will transport you back in time.
barbara - dublin,ca Hello, don't listen to those realtors. i think they want you to buy in other areas because they cost more money and their commission will be larger. i have lived in dublin for 10 years and the schools are great. my elementary school(Murray) is the best - it is small and the teachers/parents actually care about the students. no balogna, just real down to earth people. if you buy into designer names and then get the merchandise and see if falls apart, you should move to pleasanton. if you want down to earth real people, come to dublin.
Ed Newbegin - Dublin,CA respond to statement
I have been living here since 1986, and I've seen this town slowly changing from a sleepy suburban community with affordable housing to a mish-mash of over-development and neglect for the "old" section. Didn't we, as voters, regect the idea of East Dublin not once, but twice while Pete "Deep Pockets" Synder was our mayor? And yet I look around this once idyllic place and see one new building after another going up, many older ones still vacant, and housing prices that deny people like my wife and me the opportunity to own one in a town we still love. People like us, "blue collar" types, built this community and with our basic values made it a nice place to raise kids. Noe we have to move to Concord or Antioch just to get into a decent home. This is the legacy of our city fathers, who saw us as the "poor relation" to our more affluent neighbors to the north and south. It's a cryin' shame.
- Dublin,CA You know, I just moved to the new "Eastside of Dublin" and love it! Its very disturbing to hear such neagative remarks about my new area. Just because the city is growing does not mean people like you should put it down. HELLO, you live here! Maybe you should look for a new place to live because I would hate to think I live in the same town as someone like you!
Brett - Dublin,ca respond to statement
I HATE DUBLINS GROWTH.I LIKED DUBLIN AS A SMALL TOWN,LIKE WHEN I FIRST MOVE HERE IN 1991!!!STOP DUBLINS GROWTH
sye - castro valley,ca May I remind you that you live in the Bay Area. The Bay Area is a mecca for commercial business, and technology. When an area has success like this, develoment is not only essential, but necessary. Dublin is in a prime area located near all the major freeways. Growth will allow more tax dollars into the city which intern build better schools, roads, and public buildings. Keeping a city with this much potential small would be a waste! sye
Karl Guynn - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Growth presents major opportunities for the Dublin area. As a resident in the "older" section, it would be nice if the City used monies coming from the East Dublin tax base to foster new development in the "Downtown" Section. There is an opportunity to create a true downtown, as opposed to our current collection of older strip malls. Although we should never compare ourselves to our neighbors, Pleasanton & Walnut Creek, and Danville have expanded their quaint downtown areas by focusing on the pedestrian...and in the process have created a true downtown "feel." We currently have a automobile-focused area that actually hinders pedestrian activity. If our City Council fosters the concept of sidewalk-opening storefronts, fountains, trees, etc., downtown could experience a renaissance. Plans to open a West Dublin BART station would only enhance that appeal, as our downtown, unlike our neighbors, would have direct access to public transit. In addition, the Iron Horse Trail connects the older sections, and encourages pedestrians, bicyclists, bladers, etc. Change is always good, especially if it is effectively, and wisely managed.
Bernadette - , respond to statement
This also has nothing to do with the growth of Dublin. I met a guy from Dublin many years ago (1985...) and would like to find out how he is doing. His name is Doug Peterson. He used to visit Las Vegas with his father (Vegas World Casino). He lived on Mansfield Avenue back then with lots of roommates. If anyone knows him, I would appreciate it if you would pass on my e-mail address. I would just like to say Hello. Thank you so much. Bernadette
paddy mac - dublin ireland, respond to statement
I KNOW NOTHING OF DUBLIN CA, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE THE GROWTH, TRAFFIC, PEOPLE, ETC, ETC IN DUBLIN IRELAND!!
HRH - London, Aye, The traffic is worse in London.
Anonymous - Milpitas,CA respond to statement
We recently purchased a house in Dublin, and have yet to move into it. We do not want Dublin to turn into the exact thing we are going to leave behind. A rapidly expanding suburb sucking up every bit of free space to try and build more housing is not exactly an ideal.
stacey - ,ca respond to statement
I think it is Great! I love the new shopping areas! I love it! E-mail me! Stacey
Bobert - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
Growth sucks. This town is getting trashed and ya know who is to blame? That mayor, Guy. Well we should have voted in the "in your face mayor," the wheelchair guy. We need to demolish East Dublin and go back to the good ol' days. Down with Best Buy.
Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA Growth does suck. You live in California? Either join a movement and stop it or move. This Valley will grow, just too much pressure, They're here now, cause Dublin and San RAmon's bus. parks are filling and we have BART. Don't FIGHT growth direct it. Pick your fights... Save Gallagher's Irish Pub (Dublin's only Irish PUb) BTW Leave the personal attacks out. I'm no fan, but Guy's doing what he thinks is right.
Mayor McCheese - , Robert, have a hamburger and relax...
Amanda Hugenkiss - Livorna,Ys You know what you need? Head. That will soothe your jangled nerves.
Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA respond to statement
What city planner put a six lane Dublin Boulevard at the end of a 2 lane road (between Dougherty and the Bart Station? When is there going to be a DOWNTOWN... city council, you've had no success since incorporation. Beginning to think the county board of supes would be a better choice. WHEN WILL PLANNING START FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF DUBLIN, NOT THE DEVELOPERS. You are all so proud of the E. Dublin project, which causes me to hang my head in shame and say yes, that UGLY BRIGHT MONSTROSITY is part of Dublin. We have been (in the 37 or so years I've lived here) the poor stepchild of Pleasanton. Wake up, the franchises and national chains will move on a whim the small business are here to stay. BUILD A DOWNTON. QUIT PLAYING AROUND. In twenty years, though zoning a monkey with a computer could find a downtown. Dean of Dublin (a long time)
GM - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Some growth in Dublin was inevitable. However, it think it needs to stop where it is as of 2001. The mega stores in East Dublin may be a blessing in disguise; now is the chance to re-develop the old downtown and turn it into a nice place to stroll & shop, like Pleasanton's main street. Village Parkway could easily be turned into a nice shopping street in the tradition of Solano in Albany, College Ave In Berkeley/Oakland, and all those nice quaint places we like to shop, eat at sidewalk cafes, browse cute bookstores, etc. The current Village Parkway stores could be temporarily moved to the vacant shops so we can build a downtown that people want to come to as a destination. Dublin could have a great farmers market as well in any of the huge parking lots on Amador Valley or Dublin Blvd (pick a day other than Pleasanton's farmers market). Another thing Dublin could use is more parks. Every neighborhood should have one. One more thing, no more chain restaurants please.
A. Gallagher - Dublin,CA Congratulations GM, you are the first to put into writing the very idea I have heard stated by MANY Dublin citizens. Our City officials FINALY designates an area as "Downtown Dublin" an immediately begins to rip it apart and begin it's "Facelift", "A New and more Visually Appealing Downtown". Is that not a direct contradiction? How new is new? Did any of my fellow voters fully understand our Chambers intent when informed or their "Growth Plan"? I know I did not perceive it to mean a TOTAL reconstruction of our city. The removal of every current building and landmark What ever happened to being proud of and preserving one's heritage? I was born in Castro Valley, grew up in Hayward and have lived in Dublin since 1987. My family moved here in 1982. I followed their lead after discovering something I thought was no longer possible in this area of California, Comfort! Dublin has always had that sense of "Small town security". Where everyone knows their neighbors and looks out for each other. Local history was taught in the schools and discussed in the taverns. My child went on more than one "Walking field trip" in discovery of the history that helped found this country. What will the children and visitors to Dublin have to discover five or six years from now if we remove everything this city was built on? Would it not be to the benefit of ALL Dublins citizens to preserve an "Old Town" area? Wouldn't it make sense, (as it has for thousands of other cities), for our "Downtown" and "Old town" area to be one in the same? Use what we have used for years, (thus the history), as the area we welcome visitors and educate our children. Do a "Clean up" not a "Tear down". Show some respect to the merchants who have built this city rather than strip them of their livelihood simply because the storefront needs a paint job or a new company wants the location. Remember, "Sometimes Less is More" and bigger is not always better. By the way, did any of you folks on the Chamber, with all your futuristic visions, consider the effects of approving TWO very new grocery stores so close together? I didn't think so. Shouldn't it have been considered BEFORE so much damage had been done in respect to the current Merchants of the locations desired by the new comers? So much displacement already taken place and Ralph's, apparently unhappy about Safeway's approval has reportedly pulled out. Imagine that. A lot to think about. A lot that should have already been thought through. Give the citizens what they want, not what you think they should want. Think in "People" value not "Dollar" value alone.
kalai - dublin,ca hello sir, i want to know where the farmers market in dublin to get grocerries. thank you kalai
Bob Richardson - Tracy,CA respond to statement
Dublin has changed, some good, some bad. I haven't lived there for many years, but will always think of it as my home town. It has lost the small town feel. I lived there from 1963 through 1980 and still like to pass through the old neighborhoods when passing through. Growth is good, but it seems there is not room enough to keep it comfortable. The charm of Dublin was lost in the traffic. Hello to any old Fallon, Wells or Dublin High folks.
M. Troiano - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
I have lived in Dublin my whole life. I feel that the expansion has done nothing but cause chaos for the community. If people didn't like dublin the way it was before all of this expanding and constuction why did you move here in the first place? Did the people who decided to expand the community consider the citizens who din't want the expansion in the first palce? NO! OF COURSE NOT! How does the mayor plan on keeping old Dublin alive when the rent is raising so high that citizens who supported him in '92 have move and put their money in othe communties that are cheaper? If you ask me this whole expanding dublin is a crock! And why is it that people like myself who have lived here there whole life have to move away from a familiar setting into to an unknown area becasue the mayor decided dublin wasn't good enough the way it was. WELL DUBLIN WAS FINE
Mary Troiano - Dublin,CA respond to statement
This one is for Guy Huston from the bunch of idiots! How about you listen up? Attitude reflects leardership! We have a bad attitude because we have a bad leader! Where do you get off saying we're a bunch of idiots! We voted for you. And what do you do? You screw us all over with your big plans for Dublin. Yes a lot of your voters wanted a little expansion like you said. But not expansion to the point where most of your voters have to move elsewhere. What are you going to do when you have no more supporters? Think about it most of your supporters are the people who have to move because your plan made it too expensive to live out here. I agree with you. We are a bunch of idiots. Not for opposing new Dublin but for voting you into office. feel free to reply
matt alden - dublin,ca I am a gay homo.
Amy Harris - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Hello, I am a Sophomore at Dublin High School and I've been in dublin since June '94. I just wanted to add that I love living in this town. But I don't want it to become a little LA. I'm almost able to drive but right now I have to have my mom cart me and my friends to the movie theatre or Old Navy or anything over there in East Dublin. I loved it when Dublin was small and quiet and I could walk to the movie theatre across from Target. Now I can't. And because Dublin has become so big, my parents don't want me walking anywhere. So, Dublin is pretty big and i don't think it should be any bigger.... and i really dislike the fact that we have a clover-leaf! We are definetly turning into a "Little Los Angeles" <3, Amy
Nick Clark - Dublin,CA Personally, I feel that Dublin needs to grow a bit, but I do not believe that we're doing it correctly. Dublin needs to focus not on expanding, but on suburban renewal (heh). Every time I walk, drive, or bicycle through the heart of Dublin (both Dublin & Amador Valley between Dougherty and San Ramon), I see chain-link fences warding empty lots, and it's rather sad. I think that Dublin needs to commercialize that area more, rather than just popping in a Safeway and hoping things grow. Also, I feel that public transportation needs a bit of an overhaul; it's currently a HUGE pain to make a round trip around Dublin, perhaps down to the movie theatres from the 'west-side,' due to complicated bus routes that cover far too much ground per route. Don't get me wrong though, I like Dublin as a community very much. I just wish it didn't seem so desolate in the middle.
Angelwingger - dublin,CA respond to statement
Having been living in Dublin since the day I was born, I have enjoyed the small city life. Everything was in one central area. You could go out to dinner, see a movie and shop at a grocery store in one area. Now Dublin is growing and I find it annoying to drive across the city (and through traffic) to get to a movie theater. Dublin is growing too fast, and as I gather from the responses, too soon.
Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin!
Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin!
Robert - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Residents of Dublin: I own a small business in Dublin and I am nervous about the growth and the changing attitudes towards small businesses. I'm even more concerned about the diminishing ability of local residents to get information about changes, let alone finding the power to have any say or control. Ex-Mayor Houston (Bye Guy - I knew he had his eyes on loftier seats of power) made it clear that the days of the small strip malls and little stores were over and that Dublin would focus on attracting large businesses. Well, 3 out of 4 of those large deals went down the toilet with the economy and if they ever finish the freeway interchange nightmare and West Dublin BART/Convention Center, I'll be amazed. Why do we have two BART stations within yards of each other while Livermore pays and waits? Beware of your local politicians! On a recent TV30 program callers called in and complained abou the glaring eye-sore development of Hacienca Crossings. Ever try to park or drive a car there? What a mess. Anyhow, nobody on the Dublin City Council wanted to comment, but Vice Mayor Janet Lockhart did finally cackle and chime in with "Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" which prompted chuckles all around. That's what your local government thinks of your input and concerns about growth. Dollar signs are in the eyes of the local politicians and the affair with developers has been long and sweet. Once the economy gets going, watch out! Ask your City Council why they haven't turned on the metered traffic lights at the entrances to I-580 in Dublin and Pleasanton. The day they finally have to, in order to ease freeway congestion, the city streets of Dublin and Pleasanton will be backed up into the over developed hills. Be vigilant and get involved. R. Lappa San Ramon
Shri - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Dubin needs more development, but not another chain. We moved to East Dublin almost a year ago, but still spend 3-4 nights a week driving back to Berkeley and Oakland just to have dinner. The Thai restaurant in Hacienda Crossings is the only decent, non-chain restaurant in the city. I love the safety, cleanliness, and convenience of Dublin, but the city has a lot of work to do to build a real community. Personally, I avoid West dublin because of a number encounters with West Dubliners who claim East Dubliners are ruining "their" city.
David - manteca,ca respond to statement
I think it's great. In fact I want it to become full of high tech jobs, so when I commute from my new house in Manteca, Ca .. I don't have to sit in traffic for 2 1/2 hours. I would live in Dublin, but the houses are mid 500,000 range. The only people who can afford them are boomers who are trading in their previous house equity and moving in. As far as people my age (20 somethings), we are being forced out of the bay area. That is if we want a house anyway ...
Eric - Walnut Creek,CA respond to statement
This is the same problem faced by thousands of communities & countries around the world. Let me share with you what inevitably will happen as a result of uncontrolled or fast growth. First of all, the natural beauty of the area disappears. Hills are covered with stucco homes, instead of green grass & trees, which is what gives this area its charm. When this happens, the value or demand for the area goes down. When this happens, crime goes up and the quality of lifestyle, education, and safety all go down. Furthermore there is the problem of increased traffic-congestion, where it takes you much longer to go anywhere and everywhere. Progress is a good think, but UNCONTROLLED GROWTH spells disaster in the long run!
M.S. - Dublin,CA respond to statement
I think Dublin is doing the right things on the East side of town. I live near Dublin ranch and I love it. A large park, movie theatres, new Safeway. I grew up in Pleasanton and always felt that Dublin was a place I would never live. That is no longer the case. However, in order to be considered in the same class as Pleasanton, San Ramon, etc., a new DOWNTOWN must be created. It's sad that downtown Dublin is the intersection of McDonald's, Wendy's, and Carl's JR. Also, please tear down and replace all of the empty buildings. The corner of Village Pkwy and Amador Valley Blvd is a disgrace and feels like your driving through the ghetto.
outraged - dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you.
let's try to get along - dublin, I am responding to the very irate response that "outraged" made, as well as the person outraged was responding to. I understand how angry you can get when you hear people referring to parts of town as a "ghetto". Whoever wrote that is obviously not very intelligent. I have lived in Dublin for 10 years. It is a great place and the reason we moved here was because it was a little slower paced and after being here for just a few years in the beginning began to realize that what made this community so great was its people and their genuine, sincere caring for each other and their town. Yes, for years we were the ugly red headed step child of Pleasanton. "They" always looked down on Dublin and I don't think we ever really cared because we were happy and knew the really important things in life were not the material possessions which can be lost in the blink of an eye or the demise of a dot com. What makes you "successful" is NOT the # of square feet your house is, but that your children are turning out great and they want to be with you and that you treat people decently. (Ask any rich person with terminal cancer.) The people in Dublin actually care about each other and how the kids in school are doing . . . not just what the API score is. I know people who have moved from Dublin to be in the "more desireable" zip codes and have regretted it, although it was hard (or even impossible) for them to admit it. As far as the east side, I personally don't like it, but have no issues with those who might choose to live there. The lots are too small and I would rather not hear my neighbor when they sneeze. I looked out of curiousity at some of the model homes. Also, if you want to live with the wind and the inability to go out into your backyard (or front) for a picnic, then have at it. It's just a shame that because they were so willing to pay so much for the homes, the rest of the community appreciated as well (a good thing for current homeowners - i am one), but I would like to look at things more from the perspective of "for the greater good". If only more people felt that way, it would be a much better world, not just a better Dublin. Growth is good if it is controlled. As has been mentioned numerous times on this site, we have had some terrible leaders (Guy Huston, you should be ashamed of yourself - how do you sleep at night? I've seen what you did politically, and I've seen you in a personal setting and you fail at both). I do believe, however, people like that (and he is not the only one) will get theirs in the end . . . and it won't be good. Of course, now it is not the slow paced place we moved here for, but it is still nice. It is horrible to hear all this fighting and adverserial rhetoric. Can't we all just get along? Seriously. Let the people in the east enjoy what they perceive as the good life and everyone else do the same. We could use some revitilization in the older sections instead of more homes and stores in the east. Think about it, we are all in this together, living in the same town. We can be more productive if we work together for one common goal. (Okay, I'll get off the soap box now.)
ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement
My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and driving by the classic car showroom. Both of these are the result of recent/current growth, and the addition of Sybase seems to indicate that things are continuing on an upswing. Back in Michigan, we lived in a community that couldn't attract any new business or development. You are all very fortunate to have such a beautiful city that is prospering and expanding it's facilities and services. There will be a time to slow down- but for now- Keep up the GREAT work.
A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du respond to statement
Hello All, We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland Called http://www.dublinfinder.com If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat. We are open to comments and suggstions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day. We work closely with the Dublin topurist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible. We will also be publishing a magazien soon.
A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du respond to statement
Hello All, We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland Called www.dublinfinder.com If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat. We are open to comments and suggestions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day. We work closely with the Dublin tourist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible. We will also be publishing a magazine soon.
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"Growth for the sake of growth is the philosophy of the cancer cell." -Ed Abbey
Heather Smuel - San Ramon,CA Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement New businesses + new homes = more tax dollars = more services for you all to enjoy. It's a catch 22. If you want new parks, schools and libraries, you need more income. MovedAwayDewd - NewTown,WA Dewds, I moved away from Dublin back in 95 :( I loved the town, I lived in a shitty neighborhood back then "dougherty road" hehehe... lifes better in washington, but its been a longggg time since I talked to old friends.. Im out of HighSchool now :/ .. anyone know how to find old friends?? I remember some dewd named "Blaine" and a chick named "Jennifer Ladeu" ? dont know now if I spelled those right.. anyone know if there still alive or what? thanks :) -Wa Dewd WaDewd - NewTown,Wa Last time I remember being in Dublin, there was a Toys'R'Us near a "sears" or was it ward? and target next to it, with circuit city.. or was it good guys? down the crosswalk.. and the library was close to albertsons.. back then the "burger king and chucke cheese" were the new "buildings" in town :)) I guess my old friends would have graduated in the class of 2000 by now too... I also remember some Fat kid named "Joe" and a freckled kid named "Robert" .. and two twins.. one got beat up once in the gym :) Knocked off his braces lol.. and these two sporty guys Bison.. and Tyrece or something, I think some teacher Mr. Walker pushed him to the ground once :) -WaDewed linda cullen - dublin, We do want all of these things the problem is that only the people who live in blackrock, etc. are getting them. we dont benefit from the celtic tiger, the people who dont need to benefit from it get all the money. CELTIC TIGER MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!! Philip McHunt - san ramon,Ca I know what you mean. I bought a .22 at walmart and shot it. But then i had to clean it. Larry Silvey - Dublin,CA respond to statement Well, now...While we harp on the ever-progressing expansion of the all-hallowed "East Dublin", who's paying attention to the REAL Dublin??? Those of us living in what has apparently become Old Town(you know, between I-680 and San Ramon Rd)have to settle for having old oil poured on our streets instead of a real re-surfacing. And while all this noise is being made about all the opportunity in East Dublin, what about all the vacant storefronts in our part of town??? Home Express is gone, as is the gallant attempt at a Breuners discount outlet that followed it: Denevi Camera is gone after three decades in the same spot: virtually EVERYthing between Wards and Target is empty, and surrounded by that oh-so-attractive temporary chain-link fencing: Copelands Sports and Red Lobster are also gone, leaving vacant buildings in their wake: looks to me like the vacancy rate in Old Town is way too high to be worrying about what mega-chain we can attract to the up-and-coming East Dublin/West Livermore/North Pleasanton Metroplex!!! Furthermore, it appears that the East is actually pulling stores away from Old Town...do you think Crown Chevy/Olds/Cadillac/GMC stands a chance with this GM Superstore down the street??? Please!!! Thanks to this East Dublin worship that's going on, we in Old Town will have nothing to show for the next four years or so but second-tier(or worse)stores and alleged "discount outlets"(can you say "MacFrugals"??) And since Lucky's and Albertson's are the same store now(thanks to that merger), and San Ramon has one of each within a mile of us(and each other), how long will it be before Albertson's closes, to be replaced by a gym/video/liquor/massage parlor/auto repair/pizza joint/bailbondsman combo??? just asking... T. Walker - Dublin,Ca respond to statement "They need to do something to that city because it doesn't fit in with the rest of the valley. If I lived in Dublin, I would claim that I lived somewhere else". Those are the words of Morgan Stone, a businessman who wants to build a fast-lube auto place at the corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley, as reported in an article in the October 3 SF Chronicle. His plan was rejected by our city council and he is now appealing their decision. I encourage everyone to call their city council and let them know that someone who makes such a negative statement about Dublin does not deserve to build a business in our city. The October 3 article was a complete "hit piece" against Dublin. It is obvious that the writer (Patricia Jacobus) has some relationship with Mr. Stone. How else can you explain why such an article should even be written. There is absolutely no news value to this story. I am disgusted!!! Mike Russell - Fresno,CA respond to statement Wow... This town has grown. I left Dublin CA 25 years ago (after High School) Yet, I still have great memories as a kid. Hunting in the fields around Handyman Hardware, fishing at Fish Lake, hanging out at Jack-n-the-Box, Playing soccer, and I loved the schools I attended. I was always proud of Dublin's history. I wish you all well and great success. MBG - , When I graduated from DHS in 1974, I made the comment that Dublin would be the fastest growing city in America. I was right! It's population is Dublin (doublin) every day! Who can remember attending the crakerbox school and playing Little League where Albertsons now stands? When Dublin was Volk McClain territory? and the only place to eat was at A&W on the old Hwy to danville? Bob - , I remember all of those places. Did you ever slide down the hill at Amador Valley Bld and Dougherty Road on cardbord. That was a blast. Now it is fenced and Apartments are at the bottom. Mark - CANADA, Remember when Bob Moore went down that mountain on his bike in August of 1969 and came to Fallon School in Sept.with a broken leg, he was so popular for his stunt. Who can remember, when Foremost used to pay us kids in the 1960's for tasting new product ($5.00 for 1 hour) or when Mervyn's came to town and ruined our hunting grounds (Yes! we used to shoot in that area-Pellet guns and bow and arrows; Remember the Police came from Contra Costa back then) And remember Fish lake? Mark John Conrad - Copenhagen,DK We slid down that hill on blocks of ICE we just jumped the fence!! It was damn fun!! good clean Mormen American Fun!! Carlos Camara - Dublin,CA respond to statement As a newcomer to Dublin (purchased a home a couple years ago) I have enjoyed the town tremendously. I am glad that the town is growing. As new stores show up, it only reminds me of the potential of the town. I am glad that everything that is considered nice shopping locations only exist in Pleasanton or San Ramon. I would like to see some of it quaintness remain. I believe we have a long to go before seeing bumper to bumber traffic. I lived previously in Oakland and that is mild bumber to bumber, lets not even talk about SF. Enough said, I welcome
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you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
Overpopulation does not only affect the environment, but also in turn hurts humans. By overpopulating the world it can lead wide spread poverty. As more and more people are on this planet the resources become more and more exhausted. As the human race continues to grow, other plant life and animal life begin to disappear. And the fact is we can't live without the other plant life and animal life. By keeping the population of the world at reasonable numbers; pollution levels, diseases, and resources will be able to be maintained at reasonable levels.
All governments can make an effort to help this along by, first of all educating people world wide what problems are caused by overpopulation. Educating the public is a major step toward controlling population. By educating the public they can then make better decisions on how to go about having and raising children and can set there own limitations. To educate the public the U.S. government can get the support of other organizations and set up places world wide to help slow the growth rate by educating people.
Another thing the government could do is limit the number of children a family can have and set up laws to deal with that. By limiting the number of children per family it would obviously slow down the growth rate. As of now this may be a drastic measure, but in the future it could be very necessary if nothing is done now (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). Since the death rate is so low the government could also increase the use of the death penalty.
Most of all, the people of the world, including you, are the ones who have to sit back and think about the consequences of overpopulating our world and realize that something has to be done. If the government and the people work together at this issue, we could reach a state of equilibrium. Where the birth and death rate are equal. If this happens disease will be less likely and other issues like pollution will be more easily controlled. So as you finish reading this decide on what you can do to solve this problem. You could choose to do anything from limiting your family size to donating money to organizations that work to control population. The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself on this topic. With the governments and your help overpopulation could become a problem of the past and the human race can continue on along with all of the other plant and animal life around us.
During the first 2 million or so years of its history the human population was a minor element in the world ecosystem, with at most 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago, the number of humans began to increase more rapidly. The rough equilibrium maintained before Neolithic times gave way when the human population developed agriculture and animal husbandry and no longer had to spread out in search of game. With the abandonment of a hunting-gathering way of life and the rise of permanent settlements and eventually cities, the human population underwent dramatic growth. By the beginning of the Christian era it had reached 250 million, and by 1650, half a billion. Growth of population during 20th century was very rapid. In 1994 the total world population was estimated at about 5.6 billion people. It increased nearly by 4 billions of people during past 100 years. The most significant world trend is that death rates are currently falling in poor and rich countries alike, while birthrates remain high in most poor countries and low in most rich ones. Exceptions are the generally higher death rates of Africa and the high birthrates of the rich oil-producing countries. The most populous countries, in descending order, are China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. The U.S. population totaled about 260.8 million in 1994. In the 1990s about 4.1 million children were born annually in the United States, and more than 2.1 million persons died yearly. The greater number of births is due in part to a fertility rate that has increased by nearly 20 percent since the mid-1980s. International immigration, both legal and illegal, is another major element in U.S. population growth. Legal immigration has recently amounted to about 1 million per year; illegal immigration is thought to be several hundred thousand. In China, the world's most populous country, the 1994 population was estimated at nearly 1.2 billion, more than double the 1953 census population of 584 million in mainland China. China's annual increase has been estimated at 1.1 percent annually. India's population of more than 911.6 million people (1994 est.) is increasing faster than that of China, and if present trends continue, it will soon catch up with or surpass China. Since the disintegration of the USSR, Indonesia and Brazil are now the fourth and fifth most populous countries, with 1994 estimated populations of 199.7 million and 155.3 million, respectively. Sixth-ranked Russia has about 147.8 million people (1994 est.). It has a negative natural increase rate of - 0.2 percent, comparable to the low or negative rates found throughout Europe. The arithmetic is simple. Our oceans can supply a limited amount of fish. Farm production is limited by the amount of available land. Once human demand for food, energy, and other materials exceeds sustainable levels, further increase in our population will mean that we each will get less and less and less. Today I will tell you about the most populated country in the world, China. Chinese population exceeds 1.1 billion people. 13% of people in China live in 52 major cities. City streets are often overcrowded with people, bicycles, cars, buses and other types of transportation. Most Chinese people live in the countryside. They plant rice and other crops, catch fish, and do many other jobs. Although there many people who live in the countryside, but work in cities. Chinese are very hard and good working people. Like you can see from the last paragraph, China is off to a good start, but its fast-growing population can stop China from achieving a high standard of living. China remains one of the worlds poorest nations despite its enormous gains in industry and agriculture since 1950. To control rapid population growth, the government launched a massive campaign the mid-seventies to encourage young people to marry late and to have few children. In 1980's, the government called for a target family size of three, and inroduced many laws to limit number of children to one, in special circumstances, two. These measurthink we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! es helped to slow population growot spell please.
you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
Overpopulation does not only affect the environment, but also in turn hurts humans. By overpopulating the world it can lead wide spread poverty. As more and more people are on this planet the resources become more and more exhausted. As the human race continues to grow, other plant life and animal life begin to disappear. And the fact is we can't live without the other plant life and animal life. By keeping the population of the world at reasonable numbers; pollution levels, diseases, and resources will be able to be maintained at reasonable levels.
All governments can make an effort to help this along by, first of all educating people world wide what problems are caused by overpopulation. Educating the public is a major step toward controlling population. By educating the public they can then make better decisions on how to go about having and raising children and can set there own limitations. To educate the public the U.S. government can get the support of other organizations and set up places world wide to help slow the growth rate by educating people.
Another thing the government could do is limit the number of children a family can have and set up laws to deal with that. By limiting the number of children per family it would obviously slow down the growth rate. As of now this may be a drastic measure, but in the future it could be very necessary if nothing is done now (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). Since the death rate is so low the government could also increase the use of the death penalty.
Most of all, the people of the world, including you, are the ones who have to sit back and think about the consequences of overpopulating our world and realize that something has to be done. If the government and the people work together at this issue, we could reach a state of equilibrium. Where the birth and death rate are equal. If this happens disease will be less likely and other issues like pollution will be more easily controlled. So as you finish reading this decide on what you can do to solve this problem. You could choose to do anything from limiting your family size to donating money to organizations that work to control population. The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself on this topic. With the governments and your help overpopulation could become a problem of the past and the human race can continue on along with all of the other plant and animal life around us.
During the first 2 million or so years of its history the human population was a minor element in the world ecosystem, with at most 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago, the number of humans began to increase more rapidly. The rough equilibrium maintained before Neolithic times gave way when the human population developed agriculture and animal husbandry and no longer had to spread out in search of game. With the abandonment of a hunting-gathering way of life and the rise of permanent settlements and eventually cities, the human population underwent dramatic growth. By the beginning of the Christian era it had reached 250 million, and by 1650, half a billion. Growth of population during 20th century was very rapid. In 1994 the total world population was estimated at about 5.6 billion people. It increased nearly by 4 billions of people during past 100 years. The most significant world trend is that death rates are currently falling in poor and rich countries alike, while birthrates remain high in most poor countries and low in most rich ones. Exceptions are the generally higher death rates of Africa and the high birthrates of the rich oil-producing countries. The most populous countries, in descending order, are China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. The U.S. population totaled about 260.8 million in 1994. In the 1990s about 4.1 million children were born annually in the United States, and more than 2.1 million persons died yearly. The greater number of births is due in part to a fertility rate that has increased by nearly 20 percent since the mid-1980s. International immigration, both legal and illegal, is another major element in U.S. population growth. Legal immigration has recently amounted to about 1 million per year; illegal immigration is thought to be several hundred thousand. In China, the world's most populous country, the 1994 population was estimated at nearly 1.2 billion, more than double the 1953 census population of 584 million in mainland China. China's annual increase has been estimated at 1.1 percent annually. India's population of more than 911.6 million people (1994 est.) is increasing faster than that of China, and if present trends continue, it will soon catch up with or surpass China. Since the disintegration of the USSR, Indonesia and Brazil are now the fourth and fifth most populous countries, with 1994 estimated populations of 199.7 million and 155.3 million, respectively. Sixth-ranked Russia has about 147.8 million people (1994 est.). It has a negative natural increase rate of - 0.2 percent, comparable to the low or negative rates found throughout Europe. The arithmetic is simple. Our oceans can supply a limited amount of fish. Farm production is limited by the amount of available land. Once human demand for food, energy, and other materials exceeds sustainable levels, further increase in our population will mean that we each will get less and less and less. Today I will tell you about the most populated country in the world, China. Chinese population exceeds 1.1 billion people. 13% of people in China live in 52 major cities. City streets are often overcrowded with people, bicycles, cars, buses and other types of transportation. Most Chinese people live in the countryside. They plant rice and other crops, catch fish, and do many other jobs. Although there many people who live in the countryside, but work in cities. Chinese are very hard and good working people. Like you can see from the last paragraph, China is off to a good start, but its fast-growing population can stop China from achieving a high standard of living. China remains one of the worlds poorest nations despite its enormous gains in industry and agriculture since 1950. To control rapid population growth, the government launched a massive campaign the mid-seventies to encourage young people to marry late and to have few children. In 1980's, the government called for a target family size of three, and inroduced many laws to limit number of children to one, in special circumstances, two. These measurthink we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses aot spell please.
you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
Overpopulation does not only affect the environment, but also in turn hurts humans. By overpopulating the world it can lead wide spread poverty. As more and more people are on this planet the resources become more and more exhausted. As the human race continues to grow, other plant life and animal life begin to disappear. And the fact is we can't live without the other plant life and animal life. By keeping the population of the world at reasonable numbers; pollution levels, diseases, and resources will be able to be maintained at reasonable levels.
All governments can make an effort to help this along by, first of all educating people world wide what problems are caused by overpopulation. Educating the public is a major step toward controlling population. By educating the public they can then make better decisions on how to go about having and raising children and can set there own limitations. To educate the public the U.S. government can get the support of other organizations and set up places world wide to help slow the growth rate by educating people.
Another thing the government could do is limit the number of children a family can have and set up laws to deal with that. By limiting the number of children per family it would obviously slow down the growth rate. As of now this may be a drastic measure, but in the future it could be very necessary if nothing is done now (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). Since the death rate is so low the government could also increase the use of the death penalty.
Most of all, the people of the world, including you, are the ones who have to sit back and think about the consequences of overpopulating our world and realize that something has to be done. If the government and the people work together at this issue, we could reach a state of equilibrium. Where the birth and death rate are equal. If this happens disease will be less likely and other issues like pollution will be more easily controlled. So as you finish reading this decide on what you can do to solve this problem. You could choose to do anything from limiting your family size to donating money to organizations that work to control population. The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself on this topic. With the governments and your help overpopulation could become a problem of the past and the human race can continue on along with all of the other plant and animal life around us.
During the first 2 million or so years of its history the human population was a minor element in the world ecosystem, with at most 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago, the number of humans began to increase more rapidly. The rough equilibrium maintained before Neolithic times gave way when the human population developed agriculture and animal husbandry and no longer had to spread out in search of game. With the abandonment of a hunting-gathering way of life and the rise of permanent settlements and eventually cities, the human population underwent dramatic growth. By the beginning of the Christian era it had reached 250 million, and by 1650, half a billion. Growth of population during 20th century was very rapid. In 1994 the total world population was estimated at about 5.6 billion people. It increased nearly by 4 billions of people during past 100 years. The most significant world trend is that death rates are currently falling in poor and rich countries alike, while birthrates remain high in most poor countries and low in most rich ones. Exceptions are the generally higher death rates of Africa and the high birthrates of the rich oil-producing countries. The most populous countries, in descending order, are China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. The U.S. population totaled about 260.8 million in 1994. In the 1990s about 4.1 million children were born annually in the United States, and more than 2.1 million persons died yearly. The greater number of births is due in part to a fertility rate that has increased by nearly 20 percent since the mid-1980s. International immigration, both legal and illegal, is another major element in U.S. population growth. Legal immigration has recently amounted to about 1 million per year; illegal immigration is thought to be several hundred thousand. In China, the world's most populous country, the 1994 population was estimated at nearly 1.2 billion, more than double the 1953 census population of 584 million in mainland China. China's annual increase has been estimated at 1.1 percent annually. India's population of more than 911.6 million people (1994 est.) is increasing faster than that of China, and if present trends continue, it will soon catch up with or surpass China. Since the disintegration of the USSR, Indonesia and Brazil are now the fourth and fifth most populous countries, with 1994 estimated populations of 199.7 million and 155.3 million, respectively. Sixth-ranked Russia has about 147.8 million people (1994 est.). It has a negative natural increase rate of - 0.2 percent, comparable to the low or negative rates found throughout Europe. The arithmetic is simple. Our oceans can supply a limited amount of fish. Farm production is limited by the amount of available land. Once human demand for food, energy, and other materials exceeds sustainable levels, further increase in our population will mean that we each will get less and less and less. Today I will tell you about the most populated country in the world, China. Chinese population exceeds 1.1 billion people. 13% of people in China live in 52 major cities. City streets are often overcrowded with people, bicycles, cars, buses and other types of transportation. Most Chinese people live in the countryside. They plant rice and other crops, catch fish, and do many other jobs. Although there many people who live in the countryside, but work in cities. Chinese are very hard and good working people. Like you can see from the last paragraph, China is off to a good start, but its fast-growing population can stop China from achieving a high standard of living. China remains one of the worlds poorest nations despite its enormous gains in industry and agriculture since 1950. To control rapid population growth, the government launched a massive campaign the mid-seventies to encourage young people to marry late and to have few children. In 1980's, the government called for a target family size of three, and inroduced many laws to limit number of children to one, in special circumstances, two. These measurthinot spell please.
you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
Overpopulation does not only affect the environment, but also in turn hurts humans. By overpopulating the world it can lead wide spread poverty. As more and more people are on this planet the resources become more and more exhausted. As the human race continues to grow, other plant life and animal life begin to disappear. And the fact is we can't live without the other plant life and animal life. By keeping the population of the world at reasonable numbers; pollution levels, diseases, and resources will be able to be maintained at reasonable levels.
All governments can make an effort to help this along by, first of all educating people world wide what problems are caused by overpopulation. Educating the public is a major step toward controlling population. By educating the public they can then make better decisions on how to go about having and raising children and can set there own limitations. To educate the public the U.S. government can get the support of other organizations and set up places world wide to help slow the growth rate by educating people.
Another thing the government could do is limit the number of children a family can have and set up laws to deal with that. By limiting the number of children per family it would obviously slow down the growth rate. As of now this may be a drastic measure, but in the future it could be very necessary if nothing is done now (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). Since the death rate is so low the government could also increase the use of the death penalty.
Most of all, the people of the world, including you, are the ones who have to sit back and think about the consequences of overpopulating our world and realize that something has to be done. If the government and the people work together at this issue, we could reach a state of equilibrium. Where the birth and death rate are equal. If this happens disease will be less likely and other issues like pollution will be more easily controlled. So as you finish reading this decide on what you can do to solve this problem. You could choose to do anything from limiting your family size to donating money to organizations that work to control population. The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself on this topic. With the governments and your help overpopulation could become a problem of the past and the human race can continue on along with all of the other plant and animal life around us.
During the first 2 million or so years of its history the human population was a minor element in the world ecosystem, with at most 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago, the number of humans began to increase more rapidly. The rough equilibrium maintained before Neolithic times gave way when the human population developed agriculture and animal husbandry and no longer had to spread out in search of game. With the abandonment of a hunting-gathering way of life and the rise of permanent settlements and eventually cities, the human population underwent dramatic growth. By the beginning of the Christian era it had reached 250 million, and by 1650, half a billion. Growth of population during 20th century was very rapid. In 1994 the total world population was estimated at about 5.6 billion people. It increased nearly by 4 billions of people during past 100 years. The most significant world trend is that death rates are currently falling in poor and rich countries alike, while birthrates remain high in most poor countries and low in most rich ones. Exceptions are the generally higher death rates of Africa and the high birthrates of the rich oil-producing countries. The most populous countries, in descending order, are China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. The U.S. population totaled about 260.8 million in 1994. In the 1990s about 4.1 million children were born annually in the United States, and more than 2.1 million persons died yearly. The greater number of births is due in part to a fertility rate that has increased by nearly 20 percent since the mid-1980s. International immigration, both legal and illegal, is another major element in U.S. population growth. Legal immigration has recently amounted to about 1 million per year; illegal immigration is thought to be several hundred thousand. In China, the world's most populous country, the 1994 population was estimated at nearly 1.2 billion, more than double the 1953 census population of 584 million in mainland China. China's annual increase has been estimated at 1.1 percent annually. India's population of more than 911.6 million people (1994 est.) is increasing faster than that of China, and if present trends continue, it will soon catch up with or surpass China. Since the disintegration of the USSR, Indonesia and Brazil are now the fourth and fifth most populous countries, with 1994 estimated populations of 199.7 million and 155.3 million, respectively. Sixth-ranked Russia has about 147.8 million people (1994 est.). It has a negative natural increase rate of - 0.2 percent, comparable to the low or negative rates found throughout Europe. The arithmetic is simple. Our oceans can supply a limited amount of fish. Farm production is limited by the amount of available land. Once human demand for food, energy, and other materials exceeds sustainable levels, further increase in our population will mean that we each will get less and less and less. Today I will tell you about the most populated country in the world, China. Chinese population exceeds 1.1 billion people. 13% of people in China live in 52 major cities. City streets are often overcrowded with people, bicycles, cars, buses and other types of transportation. Most Chinese people live in the countryside. They plant rice and other crops, catch fish, and do many other jobs. Although there many people who live in the countryside, but work in cities. Chinese are very hard and good working people. Like you can see from the last paragraph, China is off to a good start, but its fast-growing population can stop China from achieving a high standard of living. China remains one of the worlds poorest nations despite its enormous gains in industry and agriculture since 1950. To control rapid population growth, the government launched a massive campaign the mid-seventies to encourage young people to marry late and to have few children. In 1980's, the government called for a target family size of three, and inroduced many laws to limit number of children to one, in special circumstances, two. These measurthink we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommot spell please.
you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
Overpopulation does not only affect the environment, but also in turn hurts humans. By overpopulating the world it can lead wide spread poverty. As more and more people are on this planet the resources become more and more exhausted. As the human race continues to grow, other plant life and animal life begin to disappear. And the fact is we can't live without the other plant life and animal life. By keeping the population of the world at reasonable numbers; pollution levels, diseases, and resources will be able to be maintained at reasonable levels.
All governments can make an effort to help this along by, first of all educating people world wide what problems are caused by overpopulation. Educating the public is a major step toward controlling population. By educating the public they can then make better decisions on how to go about having and raising children and can set there own limitations. To educate the public the U.S. government can get the support of other organizations and set up places world wide to help slow the growth rate by educating people.
Another thing the government could do is limit the number of children a family can have and set up laws to deal with that. By limiting the number of children per family it would obviously slow down the growth rate. As of now this may be a drastic measure, but in the future it could be very necessary if nothing is done now (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). Since the death rate is so low the government could also increase the use of the death penalty.
Most of all, the people of the world, including you, are the ones who have to sit back and think about the consequences of overpopulating our world and realize that something has to be done. If the government and the people work together at this issue, we could reach a state of equilibrium. Where the birth and death rate are equal. If this happens disease will be less likely and other issues like pollution will be more easily controlled. So as you finish reading this decide on what you can do to solve this problem. You could choose to do anything from limiting your family size to donating money to organizations that work to control population. The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself on this topic. With the governments and your help overpopulation could become a problem of the past and the human race can continue on along with all of the other plant and animal life around us.
During the first 2 million or so years of its history the human population was a minor element in the world ecosystem, with at most 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago, the number of humans began to increase more rapidly. The rough equilibrium maintained before Neolithic times gave way when the human population developed agriculture and animal husbandry and no longer had to spread out in search of game. With the abandonment of a hunting-gathering way of life and the rise of permanent settlements and eventually cities, the human population underwent dramatic growth. By the beginning of the Christian era it had reached 250 million, and by 1650, half a billion. Growth of population during 20th century was very rapid. In 1994 the total world population was estimated at about 5.6 billion people. It increased nearly by 4 billions of people during past 100 years. The most significant world trend is that death rates are currently falling in poor and rich countries alike, while birthrates remain high in most poor countries and low in most rich ones. Exceptions are the generally higher death rates of Africa and the high birthrates of the rich oil-producing countries. The most populous countries, in descending order, are China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. The U.S. population totaled about 260.8 million in 1994. In the 1990s about 4.1 million children were born annually in the United States, and more than 2.1 million persons died yearly. The greater number of births is due in part to a fertility rate that has increased by nearly 20 percent since the mid-1980s. International immigration, both legal and illegal, is another major element in U.S. population growth. Legal immigration has recently amounted to about 1 million per year; illegal immigration is thought to be several hundred thousand. In China, the world's most populous country, the 1994 population was estimated at nearly 1.2 billion, more than double the 1953 census population of 584 million in mainland China. China's annual increase has been estimated at 1.1 percent annually. India's population of more than 911.6 million people (1994 est.) is increasing faster than that of China, and if present trends continue, it will soon catch up with or surpass China. Since the disintegration of the USSR, Indonesia and Brazil are now the fourth and fifth most populous countries, with 1994 estimated populations of 199.7 million and 155.3 million, respectively. Sixth-ranked Russia has about 147.8 million people (1994 est.). It has a negative natural increase rate of - 0.2 percent, comparable to the low or negative rates found throughout Europe. The arithmetic is simple. Our oceans can supply a limited amount of fish. Farm production is limited by the amount of available land. Once human demand for food, energy, and other materials exceeds sustainable levels, further increase in our population will mean that we each will get less and less and less. Today I will tell you about the most populated country in the world, China. Chinese population exceeds 1.1 billion people. 13% of people in China live in 52 major cities. City streets are often overcrowded with people, bicycles, cars, buses and other types of transportation. Most Chinese people live in the countryside. They plant rice and other crops, catch fish, and do many other jobs. Although there many people who live in the countryside, but work in cities. Chinese are very hard and good working people. Like you can see from the last paragraph, China is off to a good start, but its fast-growing population can stop China from achieving a high standard of living. China remains one of the worlds poorest nations despite its enormous gains in industry and agriculture since 1950. To control rapid population growth, the government launched a massive campaign the mid-seventies to encourage young people to marry late and to have few children. In 1980's, the government called for a target family size of three, and inroduced many laws to limit number of children to one, in special circumstances, two. These measurthink we arot spell please.
you feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overyou feel that all humans have the right to enjoy natural beauty? The right to decent, uncrowded shelter? The right to eat healthy food and drink pure water? To breathe clean air and avoid pesticide poisoning? Most people would say every human has a right to all of these things, but in some areas of the world these rights are not being met.
Most species have a sideways "S" shaped graph reflecting growth rate, meaning the species will go up in total population but will eventually start to go down again. The human population graph resembles more of a "J", starting out low and then skyrocketing straight up. At our current growth rate the world's population of 5.8 billion would double in only about 45 years. The United States population would double in less than 100 years. Today the birth rate is about three times the death rate world wide (The Population Explosion). The closer these two rates are, the slower population growth will be. Because of all of these reasons, efforts by the government should be made to slow down the world population growth.
Overpopulation is becoming a bigger concern as the growth rate continues to skyrocket. Overpopulation is sometimes mis understood or mistaken with other issues. Overpopulation does not deal with crowding, but in fact, density is irrelevant to questions of overpopulation (Adams J.A. Crusade Against Overpopulation). What is relevant is carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to how much an area can hold having all things at equilibrium, including all plants and animals. An area is overpopulated when its long-term carrying capacity is being degraded by its current human occupants. David Pimentel at the Carrying Capacity Network stated, "By this standard, the entire planet and virtually every nation is already vastly overpopulated." Some people say the earth is not overpopulated since the United States can produce more food and products than are used. That is true in the U.S. Now if you look at it world-wide the products we have are often from other countries. These other countries are often not as well off. These other countries are either in severe poverty or their cities are becoming overcrowded (STOP: Everyone must be educated about the realities of overpopulation). Although the U.S. is not in trouble at this time, when you look at the whole world you may see a different picture. Eventually the rest of the world will also have an effect on us.
The impact of humans on their environment has to do with three factors. The first is the number of people. The more people there are the more resources are used. If too many resources begin to be used they will run out before they get a chance to be replaced. Leaving all plant and animal life with nothing and everything will eventually die off. The rainforests are a good example of this. The second is the amount of resources consumed by the average person. If people become wasteful and don't conserve resources now, the resources that were wasted will not be able to be used in the future. The United States is one of the most wasteful countries there is. We are more wasteful than necessary. Recycling has helped quite a bit, but the problem has not yet been fixed. The third is the environmental damage caused in the manufacturing of the goods consumed. Manufacturing grows as people demand more manufactured goods. If too much manufacturing takes place many plants and animals begin to suffer. It may not have an impact on us for a while, but after many years pass, the availability of food, water, and shelter will begin to decrease.
Another problem caused by the rapid growth rate is to the environment. Bio diversity plays an important part in the survival of all species. It is the multiplicity of plants, insects, and animals on Earth that makes the survival of all species possible. A planet without a suitable habitat for non-human creatures will soon not be suitable for humans either. Once humans expand enough and kill off a lot of plant and animal life, what are we going to eat? As human numbers grow, we demand more space and resources from the Earth, and taking more for ourselves means leaving less for others and eventually means less for ourselves. By exterminated plant life to make more room for us, we also disturb the water cycle. The rainforests are an example of this also. When they are plowed down and humans occupy that space the climate in that area is changed drastically. This in turn will cause other climates to vary too. This could lead to harsh winters or dry summers (Milbrath, Lester W. Learning to Think Environmentally While There Is Still Time).
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Cynthiana Bowdon - San leandro,CA I agree! too much reproduction means less time for us oldens to live, for all the offspring shall pollute the skyes and we will die of lung cancer agrave. Tis the saeson to enjoy life, not to reproduce. clongin shall not be uncondmned
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Helen Olenskaya - Dublin,CA dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, ywouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are herwe would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, ywouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked adublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and drivingdublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Febdublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and Sadublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and Sadublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before findublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and driving by the classic car e in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked adublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and drivingdublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Febdublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and Sadublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and Sadublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before findublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear
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David - Dublin, Try living in Dublin, Ireland.....
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Carol - LIVERMORE,CA WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR SLOW GROTH? All of the things that drew us to this area and away from places like San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco is alomost completely gone!!!! Is it to late to stop it?
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Carol - LIVERMORE,CA WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR SLOW GROTH? All of the things that drew us to this area and away from places like San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco is alomost completely gone!!!! Is it to late to stop it?
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Bill - Dublin, We NEED to grow to continue to be the great city that we are. Without growth, we might as well just not mow our lawns or clean the dishes or even wash our cloths.
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Sampson Alba - Fremont,CA Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that wilare gracacacaccommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing commodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing commodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing commodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing oing way to fast! How can we possibly accommoaccommodate all of the additional traffic? It's accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing date all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
l only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Jack Kane - Dublin,Ca Amen to that statement
Sundara Paudun - Aptos,CA ,Ca respond we are losing our pleasant communities and Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? Catherine Wellbeloved - Argintin,AL Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think? Add your comments or respond to the statements below. Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north! Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people. sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell. CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response. Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ? S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Jack Kane - Dublin,Ca Amen to that statement S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement New businesses + new homes = more tax dollars = more services for you all to enjoy. It's a catch 22. If you want new parks, schools and libraries, you need more income. MovedAwayDewd - NewTown,WA Dewds, I moved away from Dublin back in 95 :( I loved the town, I lived in a shitty neighborhood back then "dougherty road" hehehe... lifes better in washington, but its been a longggg time since I talked to old friends.. Im out of HighSchool now :/ .. anyone know how to find old friends?? I remember some dewd named "Blaine" and a chick named "Jennifer Ladeu" ? dont know now if I spelled those right.. anyone know if there still alive or what? thanks :) -Wa Dewd WaDewd - NewTown,Wa Last time I remember being in Dublin, there was a Toys'R'Us near a "sears" or was it ward? and target next to it, with circuit city.. or was it good guys? down the crosswalk.. and the library was close to albertsons.. back then the "burger king and chucke cheese" were the new "buildings" in town :)) I guess my old friends would have graduated in the class of 2000 by now too... I also remember some Fat kid named "Joe" and a freckled kid named "Robert" .. and two twins.. one got beat up once in the gym :) Knocked off his braces lol.. and these two sporty guys Bison.. and Tyrece or something, I think some teacher Mr. Walker pushed him to the ground once :) -WaDewed linda cullen - dublin, We do want all of these things the problem is that only the people who live in blackrock, etc. are getting them. we dont benefit from the celtic tiger, the people who dont need to benefit from it get all the money. CELTIC TIGER MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!! Philip McHunt - san ramon,Ca I know what you mean. I bought a .22 at walmart and shot it. But then i had to clean it. Larry Silvey - Dublin,CA respond to statement Well, now...While we harp on the ever-progressing expansion of the all-hallowed "East Dublin", who's paying attention to the REAL Dublin??? Those of us living in what has apparently become Old Town(you know, between I-680 and San Ramon Rd)have to settle for having old oil poured on our streets instead of a real re-surfacing. And while all this noise is being made about all the opportunity in East Dublin, what about all the vacant storefronts in our part of town??? Home Express is gone, as is the gallant attempt at a Breuners discount outlet that followed it: Denevi Camera is gone after three decades in the same spot: virtually EVERYthing between Wards and Target is empty, and surrounded by that oh-so-attractive temporary chain-link fencing: Copelands Sports and Red Lobster are also gone, leaving vacant buildings in their wake: looks to me like the vacancy rate in Old Town is way too high to be worrying about what mega-chain we can attract to the up-and-coming East Dublin/West Livermore/North Pleasanton Metroplex!!! Furthermore, it appears that the East is actually pulling stores away from Old Town...do you think Crown Chevy/Olds/Cadillac/GMC stands a chance with this GM Superstore down the street??? Please!!! Thanks to this East Dublin worship that's going on, we in Old Town will have nothing to show for the next four years or so but second-tier(or worse)stores and alleged "discount outlets"(can you say "MacFrugals"??) And since Lucky's and Albertson's are the same store now(thanks to that merger), and San Ramon has one of each within a mile of us(and each other), how long will it be before Albertson's closes, to be replaced by a gym/video/liquor/massage parlor/auto repair/pizza joint/bailbondsman combo??? just asking... T. Walker - Dublin,Ca respond to statement "They need to do something to that city because it doesn't fit in with the rest of the valley. If I lived in Dublin, I would claim that I lived somewhere else". Those are the words of Morgan Stone, a businessman who wants to build a fast-lube auto place at the corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley, as reported in an article in the October 3 SF Chronicle. His plan was rejected by our city council and he is now appealing their decision. I encourage everyone to call their city council and let them know that someone who makes such a negative statement about Dublin does not deserve to build a business in our city. The October 3 article was a complete "hit piece" against Dublin. It is obvious that the writer (Patricia Jacobus) has some relationship with Mr. Stone. How else can you explain why such an article should even be written. There is absolutely no news value to this story. I am disgusted!!! Mike Russell - Fresno,CA respond to statement Wow... This town has grown. I left Dublin CA 25 years ago (after High School) Yet, I still have great memories as a kid. Hunting in the fields around Handyman Hardware, fishing at Fish Lake, hanging out at Jack-n-the-Box, Playing soccer, and I loved the schools I attended. I was always proud of Dublin's history. I wish you all well and great success. MBG - , When I graduated from DHS in 1974, I made the comment that Dublin would be the fastest growing city in America. I was right! It's population is Dublin (doublin) every day! Who can remember attending the crakerbox school and playing Little League where Albertsons now stands? When Dublin was Volk McClain territory? and the only place to eat was at A&W on the old Hwy to danville? Bob - , I remember all of those places. Did you ever slide down the hill at Amador Valley Bld and Dougherty Road on cardbord. That was a blast. Now it is fenced and Apartments are at the bottom. Mark - CANADA, Remember when Bob Moore went down that mountain on his bike in August of 1969 and came to Fallon School in Sept.with a broken leg, he was so popular for his stunt. Who can remember, when Foremost used to pay us kids in the 1960's for tasting new product ($5.00 for 1 hour) or when Mervyn's came to town and ruined our hunting grounds (Yes! we used to shoot in that area-Pellet guns and bow and arrows; Remember the Police came from Contra Costa back then) And remember Fish lake? Mark John Conrad - Copenhagen,DK We slid down that hill on blocks of ICE we just jumped the fence!! It was damn fun!! good clean Mormen American Fun!! Carlos Camara - Dublin,CA respond to statement As a newcomer to Dublin (purchased a home a couple years ago) I have enjoyed the town tremendously. I am glad that the town is growing. As new stores show up, it only reminds me of the potential of the town. I am glad that everything that is considered nice shopping locations only exist in Pleasanton or San Ramon. I would like to see some of it quaintness remain. I believe we have a long to go before seeing bumper to bumber traffic. I lived previously in Oakland and that is mild bumber to bumber, lets not even talk about SF. Enough said, I welcome the growth of Dublin. I am looking forward to even more of a diverse environment. S. Stuart - Dublin,CA I too purchased a home about two years ago in Dublin, previously living in the Oakland area. And I'll tell you what I miss about the Oakland that you won't find in Dublin, is its diversity of people and its great downtown appeal. I see the growth as an good thing, this town is being squashed by neighboring towns with better schools, housing, restaurants, shops etc. The old shops in W. Dublin, aren't quaint as maybe they once were, but run down strip malls. Dublin doesn't have a central "downtown" like Pleasanton, and misses out on all the appeal that comes with a downtown location. I would hope to see a downtown spot, where only pedestrians were allowed. With the growth comes new jobs and new housing. The rest of the Bay is so expensive, and Dublin offers an affordable alternative. We should encourage new business (such as in East Dublin) to bring us new jobs and new opportunities, as well as new tax dollars for services and schools. Clayton Harryman - Houston,TX respond to statement This has nothing to do with the current growth in Dublin. I haven't been there in 20 years. I would like to share a story with Dublin, however. I spent nine months in Dublin with my family in 1978/1979. I attended 8th grade at Frederiksen Intermediate on Tamarack lane. For reasons I have yet to figure out, I was very unpopular. But, there was one young lady who tried to be my friend. I would like to find this woman, and thank her, but I don't even know what city she lives in, or if she's married and changed her name. Her name in 1979 was Debbie Morales. If anybody can provide me with an E-Mail address, or just pass along that Clay Jones was very happy to have known her, I would be very happy. Thank you, Clayton (Jones) Harryman clayharryman@yahoo.com D. Johnstone - Los Angeles,CA respond to statement My family and I are moving to the area. Everyone, realtors included, especially in pleasanton, says to stay away from Dublin because the schools are poor, the infrastructure is weak and the community is not appealing. I have been there once and Dublin seemed fine to me. Real estate is much more affordable in Dublin. How do you who actually live there feel. Please tell me. Would I be making a mistake by moving there? M. Russell - Dublin,CA My wife and I moved to East Dublin from Arcadia in the LA area and we love it. The town is growing and I feel we have a much better home than what was offered in Pleasanton. Our neighbors are great and most of us work in high-tech jobs and we all get along well. Most of the people in our neighborhood are new to the area which has brought a nice diversity to the area. My wife and I heard the same things when we moved hear and haven't regretted it one bit. Good luck with your decision:-) Jan Kuhn - Alameda,Ca I grew up in Dublin, and my parents are still there. The city is great. They live in a beautiful, and very quiet neighborhood. The only real noise in their neighborhood is the freeway, 680. They haven't gotten any complaints about the area or the schools, and I personnally would disagree with the people making negative remarks about Dublin. It may be growing fast, but it is still very nice. The schools are good, and the area is clean. I would have to say one of the greatest things is the very low crime rate in Dublin. I hear more about where I live now on the news than I have ever heard about Dublin. I wouldn't let the others discourage you from moving to Dublin. Let the city speak for itself. Talk to some of the residents, they'll be happy to tell you about their home. The folks in Pleasanton will say anything to get more people to move there. Pleasanton to me is way to over priced, and to stuffy. I love the city there, but I would never live there. I would love to move back to Dublin and raise my children there. Besides Dublin has a lot of historical significance. Look around, you'll see the old Dublin I am talking about... It will transport you back in time. barbara - dublin,ca Hello, don't listen to those realtors. i think they want you to buy in other areas because they cost more money and their commission will be larger. i have lived in dublin for 10 years and the schools are great. my elementary school(Murray) is the best - it is small and the teachers/parents actually care about the students. no balogna, just real down to earth people. if you buy into designer names and then get the merchandise and see if falls apart, you should move to pleasanton. if you want down to earth real people, come to dublin. Ed Newbegin - Dublin,CA respond to statement I have been living here since 1986, and I've seen this town slowly changing from a sleepy suburban community with affordable housing to a mish-mash of over-development and neglect for the "old" section. Didn't we, as voters, regect the idea of East Dublin not once, but twice while Pete "Deep Pockets" Synder was our mayor? And yet I look around this once idyllic place and see one new building after another going up, many older ones still vacant, and housing prices that deny people like my wife and me the opportunity to own one in a town we still love. People like us, "blue collar" types, built this community and with our basic values made it a nice place to raise kids. Noe we have to move to Concord or Antioch just to get into a decent home. This is the legacy of our city fathers, who saw us as the "poor relation" to our more affluent neighbors to the north and south. It's a cryin' shame. - Dublin,CA You know, I just moved to the new "Eastside of Dublin" and love it! Its very disturbing to hear such neagative remarks about my new area. Just because the city is growing does not mean people like you should put it down. HELLO, you live here! Maybe you should look for a new place to live because I would hate to think I live in the same town as someone like you! Brett - Dublin,ca respond to statement I HATE DUBLINS GROWTH.I LIKED DUBLIN AS A SMALL TOWN,LIKE WHEN I FIRST MOVE HERE IN 1991!!!STOP DUBLINS GROWTH sye - castro valley,ca May I remind you that you live in the Bay Area. The Bay Area is a mecca for commercial business, and technology. When an area has success like this, develoment is not only essential, but necessary. Dublin is in a prime area located near all the major freeways. Growth will allow more tax dollars into the city which intern build better schools, roads, and public buildings. Keeping a city with this much potential small would be a waste! sye Karl Guynn - Dublin,CA respond to statement Growth presents major opportunities for the Dublin area. As a resident in the "older" section, it would be nice if the City used monies coming from the East Dublin tax base to foster new development in the "Downtown" Section. There is an opportunity to create a true downtown, as opposed to our current collection of older strip malls. Although we should never compare ourselves to our neighbors, Pleasanton & Walnut Creek, and Danville have expanded their quaint downtown areas by focusing on the pedestrian...and in the process have created a true downtown "feel." We currently have a automobile-focused area that actually hinders pedestrian activity. If our City Council fosters the concept of sidewalk-opening storefronts, fountains, trees, etc., downtown could experience a renaissance. Plans to open a West Dublin BART station would only enhance that appeal, as our downtown, unlike our neighbors, would have direct access to public transit. In addition, the Iron Horse Trail connects the older sections, and encourages pedestrians, bicyclists, bladers, etc. Change is always good, especially if it is effectively, and wisely managed. Bernadette - , respond to statement This also has nothing to do with the growth of Dublin. I met a guy from Dublin many years ago (1985...) and would like to find out how he is doing. His name is Doug Peterson. He used to visit Las Vegas with his father (Vegas World Casino). He lived on Mansfield Avenue back then with lots of roommates. If anyone knows him, I would appreciate it if you would pass on my e-mail address. I would just like to say Hello. Thank you so much. Bernadette paddy mac - dublin ireland, respond to statement I KNOW NOTHING OF DUBLIN CA, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE THE GROWTH, TRAFFIC, PEOPLE, ETC, ETC IN DUBLIN IRELAND!! HRH - London, Aye, The traffic is worse in London. Anonymous - Milpitas,CA respond to statement We recently purchased a house in Dublin, and have yet to move into it. We do not want Dublin to turn into the exact thing we are going to leave behind. A rapidly expanding suburb sucking up every bit of free space to try and build more housing is not exactly an ideal. stacey - ,ca respond to statement I think it is Great! I love the new shopping areas! I love it! E-mail me! Stacey Bobert - Dublin,Ca respond to statement Growth sucks. This town is getting trashed and ya know who is to blame? That mayor, Guy. Well we should have voted in the "in your face mayor," the wheelchair guy. We need to demolish East Dublin and go back to the good ol' days. Down with Best Buy. Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA Growth does suck. You live in California? Either join a movement and stop it or move. This Valley will grow, just too much pressure, They're here now, cause Dublin and San RAmon's bus. parks are filling and we have BART. Don't FIGHT growth direct it. Pick your fights... Save Gallagher's Irish Pub (Dublin's only Irish PUb) BTW Leave the personal attacks out. I'm no fan, but Guy's doing what he thinks is right. Mayor McCheese - , Robert, have a hamburger and relax... Amanda Hugenkiss - Livorna,Ys You know what you need? Head. That will soothe your jangled nerves. Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA respond to statement What city planner put a six lane Dublin Boulevard at the end of a 2 lane road (between Dougherty and the Bart Station? When is there going to be a DOWNTOWN... city council, you've had no success since incorporation. Beginning to think the county board of supes would be a better choice. WHEN WILL PLANNING START FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF DUBLIN, NOT THE DEVELOPERS. You are all so proud of the E. Dublin project, which causes me to hang my head in shame and say yes, that UGLY BRIGHT MONSTROSITY is part of Dublin. We have been (in the 37 or so years I've lived here) the poor stepchild of Pleasanton. Wake up, the franchises and national chains will move on a whim the small business are here to stay. BUILD A DOWNTON. QUIT PLAYING AROUND. In twenty years, though zoning a monkey with a computer could find a downtown. Dean of Dublin (a long time) GM - Dublin,CA respond to statement Some growth in Dublin was inevitable. However, it think it needs to stop where it is as of 2001. The mega stores in East Dublin may be a blessing in disguise; now is the chance to re-develop the old downtown and turn it into a nice place to stroll & shop, like Pleasanton's main street. Village Parkway could easily be turned into a nice shopping street in the tradition of Solano in Albany, College Ave In Berkeley/Oakland, and all those nice quaint places we like to shop, eat at sidewalk cafes, browse cute bookstores, etc. The current Village Parkway stores could be temporarily moved to the vacant shops so we can build a downtown that people want to come to as a destination. Dublin could have a great farmers market as well in any of the huge parking lots on Amador Valley or Dublin Blvd (pick a day other than Pleasanton's farmers market). Another thing Dublin could use is more parks. Every neighborhood should have one. One more thing, no more chain restaurants please. A. Gallagher - Dublin,CA Congratulations GM, you are the first to put into writing the very idea I have heard stated by MANY Dublin citizens. Our City officials FINALY designates an area as "Downtown Dublin" an immediately begins to rip it apart and begin it's "Facelift", "A New and more Visually Appealing Downtown". Is that not a direct contradiction? How new is new? Did any of my fellow voters fully understand our Chambers intent when informed or their "Growth Plan"? I know I did not perceive it to mean a TOTAL reconstruction of our city. The removal of every current building and landmark What ever happened to being proud of and preserving one's heritage? I was born in Castro Valley, grew up in Hayward and have lived in Dublin since 1987. My family moved here in 1982. I followed their lead after discovering something I thought was no longer possible in this area of California, Comfort! Dublin has always had that sense of "Small town security". Where everyone knows their neighbors and looks out for each other. Local history was taught in the schools and discussed in the taverns. My child went on more than one "Walking field trip" in discovery of the history that helped found this country. What will the children and visitors to Dublin have to discover five or six years from now if we remove everything this city was built on? Would it not be to the benefit of ALL Dublins citizens to preserve an "Old Town" area? Wouldn't it make sense, (as it has for thousands of other cities), for our "Downtown" and "Old town" area to be one in the same? Use what we have used for years, (thus the history), as the area we welcome visitors and educate our children. Do a "Clean up" not a "Tear down". Show some respect to the merchants who have built this city rather than strip them of their livelihood simply because the storefront needs a paint job or a new company wants the location. Remember, "Sometimes Less is More" and bigger is not always better. By the way, did any of you folks on the Chamber, with all your futuristic visions, consider the effects of approving TWO very new grocery stores so close together? I didn't think so. Shouldn't it have been considered BEFORE so much damage had been done in respect to the current Merchants of the locations desired by the new comers? So much displacement already taken place and Ralph's, apparently unhappy about Safeway's approval has reportedly pulled out. Imagine that. A lot to think about. A lot that should have already been thought through. Give the citizens what they want, not what you think they should want. Think in "People" value not "Dollar" value alone. kalai - dublin,ca hello sir, i want to know where the farmers market in dublin to get grocerries. thank you kalai Bob Richardson - Tracy,CA respond to statement Dublin has changed, some good, some bad. I haven't lived there for many years, but will always think of it as my home town. It has lost the small town feel. I lived there from 1963 through 1980 and still like to pass through the old neighborhoods when passing through. Growth is good, but it seems there is not room enough to keep it comfortable. The charm of Dublin was lost in the traffic. Hello to any old Fallon, Wells or Dublin High folks. M. Troiano - Dublin,Ca respond to statement I have lived in Dublin my whole life. I feel that the expansion has done nothing but cause chaos for the community. If people didn't like dublin the way it was before all of this expanding and constuction why did you move here in the first place? Did the people who decided to expand the community consider the citizens who din't want the expansion in the first palce? NO! OF COURSE NOT! How does the mayor plan on keeping old Dublin alive when the rent is raising so high that citizens who supported him in '92 have move and put their money in othe communties that are cheaper? If you ask me this whole expanding dublin is a crock! And why is it that people like myself who have lived here there whole life have to move away from a familiar setting into to an unknown area becasue the mayor decided dublin wasn't good enough the way it was. WELL DUBLIN WAS FINE Mary Troiano - Dublin,CA respond to statement This one is for Guy Huston from the bunch of idiots! How about you listen up? Attitude reflects leardership! We have a bad attitude because we have a bad leader! Where do you get off saying we're a bunch of idiots! We voted for you. And what do you do? You screw us all over with your big plans for Dublin. Yes a lot of your voters wanted a little expansion like you said. But not expansion to the point where most of your voters have to move elsewhere. What are you going to do when you have no more supporters? Think about it most of your supporters are the people who have to move because your plan made it too expensive to live out here. I agree with you. We are a bunch of idiots. Not for opposing new Dublin but for voting you into office. feel free to reply matt alden - dublin,ca I am a gay homo. Amy Harris - Dublin,CA respond to statement Hello, I am a Sophomore at Dublin High School and I've been in dublin since June '94. I just wanted to add that I love living in this town. But I don't want it to become a little LA. I'm almost able to drive but right now I have to have my mom cart me and my friends to the movie theatre or Old Navy or anything over there in East Dublin. I loved it when Dublin was small and quiet and I could walk to the movie theatre across from Target. Now I can't. And because Dublin has become so big, my parents don't want me walking anywhere. So, Dublin is pretty big and i don't think it should be any bigger.... and i really dislike the fact that we have a clover-leaf! We are definetly turning into a "Little Los Angeles" <3, Amy Nick Clark - Dublin,CA Personally, I feel that Dublin needs to grow a bit, but I do not believe that we're doing it correctly. Dublin needs to focus not on expanding, but on suburban renewal (heh). Every time I walk, drive, or bicycle through the heart of Dublin (both Dublin & Amador Valley between Dougherty and San Ramon), I see chain-link fences warding empty lots, and it's rather sad. I think that Dublin needs to commercialize that area more, rather than just popping in a Safeway and hoping things grow. Also, I feel that public transportation needs a bit of an overhaul; it's currently a HUGE pain to make a round trip around Dublin, perhaps down to the movie theatres from the 'west-side,' due to complicated bus routes that cover far too much ground per route. Don't get me wrong though, I like Dublin as a community very much. I just wish it didn't seem so desolate in the middle. Angelwingger - dublin,CA respond to statement Having been living in Dublin since the day I was born, I have enjoyed the small city life. Everything was in one central area. You could go out to dinner, see a movie and shop at a grocery store in one area. Now Dublin is growing and I find it annoying to drive across the city (and through traffic) to get to a movie theater. Dublin is growing too fast, and as I gather from the responses, too soon. Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin! Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin! Robert - San Ramon,CA respond to statement Residents of Dublin: I own a small business in Dublin and I am nervous about the growth and the changing attitudes towards small businesses. I'm even more concerned about the diminishing ability of local residents to get information about changes, let alone finding the power to have any say or control. Ex-Mayor Houston (Bye Guy - I knew he had his eyes on loftier seats of power) made it clear that the days of the small strip malls and little stores were over and that Dublin would focus on attracting large businesses. Well, 3 out of 4 of those large deals went down the toilet with the economy and if they ever finish the freeway interchange nightmare and West Dublin BART/Convention Center, I'll be amazed. Why do we have two BART stations within yards of each other while Livermore pays and waits? Beware of your local politicians! On a recent TV30 program callers called in and complained abou the glaring eye-sore development of Hacienca Crossings. Ever try to park or drive a car there? What a mess. Anyhow, nobody on the Dublin City Council wanted to comment, but Vice Mayor Janet Lockhart did finally cackle and chime in with "Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" which prompted chuckles all around. That's what your local government thinks of your input and concerns about growth. Dollar signs are in the eyes of the local politicians and the affair with developers has been long and sweet. Once the economy gets going, watch out! Ask your City Council why they haven't turned on the metered traffic lights at the entrances to I-580 in Dublin and Pleasanton. The day they finally have to, in order to ease freeway congestion, the city streets of Dublin and Pleasanton will be backed up into the over developed hills. Be vigilant and get involved. R. Lappa San Ramon Shri - Dublin,CA respond to statement Dubin needs more development, but not another chain. We moved to East Dublin almost a year ago, but still spend 3-4 nights a week driving back to Berkeley and Oakland just to have dinner. The Thai restaurant in Hacienda Crossings is the only decent, non-chain restaurant in the city. I love the safety, cleanliness, and convenience of Dublin, but the city has a lot of work to do to build a real community. Personally, I avoid West dublin because of a number encounters with West Dubliners who claim East Dubliners are ruining "their" city. David - manteca,ca respond to statement I think it's great. In fact I want it to become full of high tech jobs, so when I commute from my new house in Manteca, Ca .. I don't have to sit in traffic for 2 1/2 hours. I would live in Dublin, but the houses are mid 500,000 range. The only people who can afford them are boomers who are trading in their previous house equity and moving in. As far as people my age (20 somethings), we are being forced out of the bay area. That is if we want a house anyway ... Eric - Walnut Creek,CA respond to statement This is the same problem faced by thousands of communities & countries around the world. Let me share with you what inevitably will happen as a result of uncontrolled or fast growth. First of all, the natural beauty of the area disappears. Hills are covered with stucco homes, instead of green grass & trees, which is what gives this area its charm. When this happens, the value or demand for the area goes down. When this happens, crime goes up and the quality of lifestyle, education, and safety all go down. Furthermore there is the problem of increased traffic-congestion, where it takes you much longer to go anywhere and everywhere. Progress is a good think, but UNCONTROLLED GROWTH spells disaster in the long run! M.S. - Dublin,CA respond to statement I think Dublin is doing the right things on the East side of town. I live near Dublin ranch and I love it. A large park, movie theatres, new Safeway. I grew up in Pleasanton and always felt that Dublin was a place I would never live. That is no longer the case. However, in order to be considered in the same class as Pleasanton, San Ramon, etc., a new DOWNTOWN must be created. It's sad that downtown Dublin is the intersection of McDonald's, Wendy's, and Carl's JR. Also, please tear down and replace all of the empty buildings. The corner of Village Pkwy and Amador Valley Blvd is a disgrace and feels like your driving through the ghetto. outraged - dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you. let's try to get along - dublin, I am responding to the very irate response that "outraged" made, as well as the person outraged was responding to. I understand how angry you can get when you hear people referring to parts of town as a "ghetto". Whoever wrote that is obviously not very intelligent. I have lived in Dublin for 10 years. It is a great place and the reason we moved here was because it was a little slower paced and after being here for just a few years in the beginning began to realize that what made this community so great was its people and their genuine, sincere caring for each other and their town. Yes, for years we were the ugly red headed step child of Pleasanton. "They" always looked down on Dublin and I don't think we ever really cared because we were happy and knew the really important things in life were not the material possessions which can be lost in the blink of an eye or the demise of a dot com. What makes you "successful" is NOT the # of square feet your house is, but that your children are turning out great and they want to be with you and that you treat people decently. (Ask any rich person with terminal cancer.) The people in Dublin actually care about each other and how the kids in school are doing . . . not just what the API score is. I know people who have moved from Dublin to be in the "more desireable" zip codes and have regretted it, although it was hard (or even impossible) for them to admit it. As far as the east side, I personally don't like it, but have no issues with those who might choose to live there. The lots are too small and I would rather not hear my neighbor when they sneeze. I looked out of curiousity at some of the model homes. Also, if you want to live with the wind and the inability to go out into your backyard (or front) for a picnic, then have at it. It's just a shame that because they were so willing to pay so much for the homes, the rest of the community appreciated as well (a good thing for current homeowners - i am one), but I would like to look at things more from the perspective of "for the greater good". If only more people felt that way, it would be a much better world, not just a better Dublin. Growth is good if it is controlled. As has been mentioned numerous times on this site, we have had some terrible leaders (Guy Huston, you shou
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david - MANTECA,CA well what more can i say to all of you except build a bridge and get over it.
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New businesses + new homes = more tax dollars = more services for you all to enjoy. It's a catch 22. If you want new parks, schools and libraries, you need more income.
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MovedAwayDewd - NewTown,WA Dewds, I moved away from Dublin back in 95 :( I loved the town, I lived in a shitty neighborhood back then "dougherty road" hehehe... lifes better in washington, but its been a longggg time since I talked to old friends.. Im out of HighSchool now :/ .. anyone know how to find old friends?? I remember some dewd named "Blaine" and a chick named "Jennifer Ladeu" ? dont know now if I spelled those right.. anyone know if there still alive or what? thanks :)
-Wa Dewd
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WaDewd - NewTown,Wa Last time I remember being in Dublin, there was a Toys'R'Us near a "sears" or was it ward? and target next to it, with circuit city.. or was it good guys? down the crosswalk.. and the library was close to albertsons.. back then the "burger king and chucke cheese" were the new "buildings" in town :)) I guess my old friends would have graduated in the class of 2000 by now too... I also remember some Fat kid named "Joe" and a freckled kid named "Robert" .. and two twins.. one got beat up once in the gym :) Knocked off his braces lol.. and these two sporty guys Bison.. and Tyrece or something, I think some teacher Mr. Walker pushed him to the ground once :)
-WaDewed
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linda cullen - dublin, We do want all of these things the problem is that only the people who live in blackrock, etc. are getting them.
we dont benefit from the celtic tiger, the people who dont need to benefit from it get all the money. CELTIC TIGER MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!!
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Philip McHunt - san ramon,Ca I know what you mean. I bought a .22 at walmart and shot it. But then i had to clean it.
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Notary - Dublin,CA Talk about more services, a 24-hour Mobile Notary Services is available to Dublin residents now.
Call: (650)-868-4162 for more details.
http://home.att.net/~enotary/index_dublin.htm
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Notary - Dublin,CA Talk about more services, a 24-hour Mobile Notary Services is available to Dublin residents now.
Call: (650)-868-4162 for more details.
http://home.att.net/~enotary/index_dublin.htm
http://www.sfbaynotary.com
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Larry Silvey - Dublin,CA
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Well, now...While we harp on the ever-progressing expansion of the all-hallowed "East Dublin", who's paying attention to the REAL Dublin??? Those of us living in what has apparently become Old Town(you know, between I-680 and San Ramon Rd)have to settle for having old oil poured on our streets instead of a real re-surfacing. And while all this noise is being made about all the opportunity in East Dublin, what about all the vacant storefronts in our part of town??? Home Express is gone, as is the gallant attempt at a Breuners discount outlet that followed it: Denevi Camera is gone after three decades in the same spot: virtually EVERYthing between Wards and Target is empty, and surrounded by that oh-so-attractive temporary chain-link fencing: Copelands Sports and Red Lobster are also gone, leaving vacant buildings in their wake: looks to me like the vacancy rate in Old Town is way too high to be worrying about what mega-chain we can attract to the up-and-coming East Dublin/West Livermore/North Pleasanton Metroplex!!! Furthermore, it appears that the East is actually pulling stores away from Old Town...do you think Crown Chevy/Olds/Cadillac/GMC stands a chance with this GM Superstore down the street??? Please!!!
Thanks to this East Dublin worship that's going on, we in Old Town will have nothing to show for the next four years or so but second-tier(or worse)stores and alleged "discount outlets"(can you say "MacFrugals"??) And since Lucky's and Albertson's are the same store now(thanks to that merger), and San Ramon has one of each within a mile of us(and each other), how long will it be before Albertson's closes, to be replaced by a gym/video/liquor/massage parlor/auto repair/pizza joint/bailbondsman combo??? just asking...
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T. Walker - Dublin,Ca
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"They need to do something to that city because it doesn't fit in with the rest of the valley. If I lived in Dublin, I would claim that I lived somewhere else".
Those are the words of Morgan Stone, a businessman who wants to build a fast-lube auto place at the corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley, as reported in an article in the October 3 SF Chronicle. His plan was rejected by our city council and he is now appealing their decision. I encourage everyone to call their city council and let them know that someone who makes such a negative statement about Dublin does not deserve to build a business in our city.
The October 3 article was a complete "hit piece" against Dublin. It is obvious that the writer (Patricia Jacobus) has some relationship with Mr. Stone. How else can you explain why such an article should even be written. There is absolutely no news value to this story. I am disgusted!!!
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Mike Russell - Fresno,CA
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Wow... This town has grown. I left Dublin CA 25 years ago (after High School) Yet, I still have great memories as a kid. Hunting in the fields around Handyman Hardware, fishing at Fish Lake, hanging out at Jack-n-the-Box, Playing soccer, and I loved the schools I attended. I was always proud of Dublin's history. I wish you all well and great success.
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MBG - , When I graduated from DHS in 1974, I made the comment that Dublin would be the fastest growing city in America. I was right! It's population is Dublin (doublin) every day!
Who can remember attending the crakerbox school and playing Little League where Albertsons now stands?
When Dublin was Volk McClain territory? and the only place to eat was at A&W on the old Hwy to danville?
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Bob - , I remember all of those places. Did you ever slide down the hill at Amador Valley Bld and Dougherty Road on cardbord. That was a blast. Now it is fenced and Apartments are at the bottom.
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Mark - CANADA, Remember when Bob Moore went down that mountain on his bike in August of 1969 and came to Fallon School in Sept.with a broken leg, he was so popular for his stunt. Who can remember, when Foremost used to pay us kids in the 1960's for tasting new product ($5.00 for 1 hour) or when Mervyn's came to town and ruined our hunting grounds (Yes! we used to shoot in that area-Pellet guns and bow and arrows; Remember the Police came from Contra Costa back then) And remember Fish lake?
Mark
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John Conrad - Copenhagen,DK We slid down that hill on blocks of ICE we just jumped the fence!! It was damn fun!! good clean Mormen American Fun!!
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Carlos Camara - Dublin,CA
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As a newcomer to Dublin (purchased a home a couple years ago) I have enjoyed the town tremendously. I am glad that the town is growing. As new stores show up, it only reminds me of the potential of the town. I am glad that everything that is considered nice shopping locations only exist in Pleasanton or San Ramon. I would like to see some of it quaintness remain. I believe we have a long to go before seeing bumper to bumber traffic. I lived previously in Oakland and that is mild bumber to bumber, lets not even talk about SF. Enough said, I welcome the growth of Dublin. I am looking forward to even more of a diverse environment.
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S. Stuart - Dublin,CA I too purchased a home about two years ago in Dublin, previously living in the Oakland area. And I'll tell you what I miss about the Oakland that you won't find in Dublin, is its diversity of people and its great downtown appeal. I see the growth as an good thing, this town is being squashed by neighboring towns with better schools, housing, restaurants, shops etc. The old shops in W. Dublin, aren't quaint as maybe they once were, but run down strip malls. Dublin doesn't have a central "downtown" like Pleasanton, and misses out on all the appeal that comes with a downtown location. I would hope to see a downtown spot, where only pedestrians were allowed. With the growth comes new jobs and new housing. The rest of the Bay is so expensive, and Dublin offers an affordable alternative. We should encourage new business (such as in East Dublin) to bring us new jobs and new opportunities, as well as new tax dollars for services and schools.
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Clayton Harryman - Houston,TX
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This has nothing to do with the current growth in Dublin. I haven't been there in 20 years.
I would like to share a story with Dublin, however. I spent nine months in Dublin with my family in 1978/1979. I attended 8th grade at Frederiksen Intermediate on Tamarack lane. For reasons I have yet to figure out, I was very unpopular. But, there was one young lady who tried to be my friend. I would like to find this woman, and thank her, but I don't even know what city she lives in, or if she's married and changed her name. Her name in 1979 was Debbie Morales. If anybody can provide me with an E-Mail address, or just pass along that Clay Jones was very happy to have known her, I would be very happy.
Thank you,
Clayton (Jones) Harryman
clayharryman@yahoo.com
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D. Johnstone - Los Angeles,CA
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My family and I are moving to the area. Everyone, realtors included, especially in pleasanton, says to stay away from Dublin because the schools are poor, the infrastructure is weak and the community is not appealing. I have been there once and Dublin seemed fine to me. Real estate is much more affordable in Dublin. How do you who actually live there feel. Please tell me. Would I be making a mistake by moving there?
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M. Russell - Dublin,CA My wife and I moved to East Dublin from Arcadia in the LA area and we love it. The town is growing and I feel we have a much better home than what was offered in Pleasanton. Our neighbors are great and most of us work in high-tech jobs and we all get along well. Most of the people in our neighborhood are new to the area which has brought a nice diversity to the area. My wife and I heard the same things when we moved hear and haven't regretted it one bit. Good luck with your decision:-)
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Jan Kuhn - Alameda,Ca I grew up in Dublin, and my parents are still there. The city is great. They live in a beautiful, and very quiet neighborhood. The only real noise in their neighborhood is the freeway, 680.
They haven't gotten any complaints about the area or the schools, and I personnally would disagree with the people making negative remarks about Dublin. It may be growing fast, but it is still very nice. The schools are good, and the area is clean.
I would have to say one of the greatest things is the very low crime rate in Dublin. I hear more about where I live now on the news than I have ever heard about Dublin. I wouldn't let the others discourage you from moving to Dublin. Let the city speak for itself. Talk to some of the residents, they'll be happy to tell you about their home.
The folks in Pleasanton will say anything to get more people to move there. Pleasanton to me is way to over priced, and to stuffy. I love the city there, but I would never live there. I would love to move back to Dublin and raise my children there.
Besides Dublin has a lot of historical significance. Look around, you'll see the old Dublin I am talking about... It will transport you back in time.
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barbara - dublin,ca Hello, don't listen to those realtors. i think they want you to buy in other areas because they cost more money and their commission will be larger. i have lived in dublin for 10 years and the schools are great. my elementary school(Murray) is the best - it is small and the teachers/parents actually care about the students. no balogna, just real down to earth people. if you buy into designer names and then get the merchandise and see if falls apart, you should move to pleasanton. if you want down to earth real people, come to dublin.
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Ed Newbegin - Dublin,CA
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I have been living here since 1986, and I've seen this town slowly changing from a sleepy suburban community with affordable housing to a mish-mash of over-development and neglect for the "old" section. Didn't we, as voters, regect the idea of East Dublin not once, but twice while Pete "Deep Pockets" Synder was our mayor? And yet I look around this once idyllic place and see one new building after another going up, many older ones still vacant, and housing prices that deny people like my wife and me the opportunity to own one in a town we still love. People like us, "blue collar" types, built this community and with our basic values made it a nice place to raise kids. Noe we have to move to Concord or Antioch just to get into a decent home. This is the legacy of our city fathers, who saw us as the "poor relation" to our more affluent neighbors to the north and south. It's a cryin' shame.
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- Dublin,CA You know, I just moved to the new "Eastside of Dublin" and love it! Its very disturbing to hear such neagative remarks about my new area. Just because the city is growing does not mean people like you should put it down. HELLO, you live here! Maybe you should look for a new place to live because I would hate to think I live in the same town as someone like you!
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Brett - Dublin,ca
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I HATE DUBLINS GROWTH.I LIKED DUBLIN AS A SMALL TOWN,LIKE WHEN I FIRST MOVE HERE IN 1991!!!STOP DUBLINS GROWTH
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sye - castro valley,ca May I remind you that you live in the Bay Area. The Bay Area is a mecca for commercial business, and technology. When an area has success like this, develoment is not only essential, but necessary. Dublin is in a prime area located near all the major freeways. Growth will allow more tax dollars into the city which intern build better schools, roads, and public buildings. Keeping a city with this much potential small would be a waste!
sye
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Karl Guynn - Dublin,CA
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Growth presents major opportunities for the Dublin area. As a resident in the "older" section, it would be nice if the City used monies coming from the East Dublin tax base to foster new development in the "Downtown" Section. There is an opportunity to create a true downtown, as opposed to our current collection of older strip malls. Although we should never compare ourselves to our neighbors, Pleasanton & Walnut Creek, and Danville have expanded their quaint downtown areas by focusing on the pedestrian...and in the process have created a true downtown "feel." We currently have a automobile-focused area that actually hinders pedestrian activity. If our City Council fosters the concept of sidewalk-opening storefronts, fountains, trees, etc., downtown could experience a renaissance. Plans to open a West Dublin BART station would only enhance that appeal, as our downtown, unlike our neighbors, would have direct access to public transit. In addition, the Iron Horse Trail connects the older sections, and encourages pedestrians, bicyclists, bladers, etc. Change is always good, especially if it is effectively, and wisely managed.
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Bernadette - ,
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This also has nothing to do with the growth of Dublin. I met a guy from Dublin many years ago (1985...) and would like to find out how he is doing. His name is Doug Peterson. He used to visit Las Vegas with his father (Vegas World Casino). He lived on Mansfield Avenue back then with lots of roommates. If anyone knows him, I would appreciate it if you would pass on my e-mail address. I would just like to say Hello. Thank you so much. Bernadette
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paddy mac - dublin ireland,
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I KNOW NOTHING OF DUBLIN CA, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE THE GROWTH, TRAFFIC, PEOPLE, ETC, ETC IN DUBLIN IRELAND!!
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HRH - London, Aye, The traffic is worse in London.
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Anonymous - Milpitas,CA
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We recently purchased a house in Dublin, and have yet to move into it. We do not want Dublin to turn into the exact thing we are going to leave behind. A rapidly expanding suburb sucking up every bit of free space to try and build more housing is not exactly an ideal.
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stacey - ,ca
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I think it is Great! I love the new shopping areas! I love it! E-mail me!
Stacey
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Bobert - Dublin,Ca
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Growth sucks. This town is getting trashed and ya know who is to blame? That mayor, Guy. Well we should have voted in the "in your face mayor," the wheelchair guy. We need to demolish East Dublin and go back to the good ol' days. Down with Best Buy.
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Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA Growth does suck. You live in California? Either join a movement and stop it or move.
This Valley will grow, just too much pressure, They're here now, cause Dublin and San RAmon's bus. parks are filling and we have BART.
Don't FIGHT growth direct it. Pick your fights...
Save Gallagher's Irish Pub (Dublin's only Irish PUb)
BTW Leave the personal attacks out. I'm no fan, but Guy's doing what he thinks is right.
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Mayor McCheese - , Robert, have a hamburger and relax...
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Amanda Hugenkiss - Livorna,Ys You know what you need? Head. That will soothe your jangled nerves.
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Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA
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What city planner put a six lane Dublin Boulevard at the end of a 2 lane road (between Dougherty and the Bart Station?
When is there going to be a DOWNTOWN... city council, you've had no success since incorporation. Beginning to think the county board of supes would be a better choice.
WHEN WILL PLANNING START FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF DUBLIN, NOT THE DEVELOPERS.
You are all so proud of the E. Dublin project, which causes me to hang my head in shame and say yes, that UGLY BRIGHT MONSTROSITY is part of Dublin. We have been (in the 37 or so years I've lived here) the poor stepchild of Pleasanton.
Wake up, the franchises and national chains will move on a whim the small business are here to stay.
BUILD A DOWNTON. QUIT PLAYING AROUND.
In twenty years, though zoning a monkey with a computer could find a downtown.
Dean of Dublin (a long time)
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GM - Dublin,CA
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Some growth in Dublin was inevitable. However, it think it needs to stop where it is as of 2001.
The mega stores in East Dublin may be a blessing in disguise; now is the chance to re-develop the old downtown and turn it into a nice place to stroll & shop, like Pleasanton's main street. Village Parkway could easily be turned into a nice shopping street in the tradition of Solano in Albany, College Ave In Berkeley/Oakland, and all those nice quaint places we like to shop, eat at sidewalk cafes, browse cute bookstores, etc.
The current Village Parkway stores could be temporarily moved to the vacant shops so we can build a downtown that people want to come to as a destination. Dublin could have a great farmers market as well in any of the huge parking lots on Amador Valley or Dublin Blvd (pick a day other than Pleasanton's farmers market).
Another thing Dublin could use is more parks. Every neighborhood should have one.
One more thing, no more chain restaurants please.
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A. Gallagher - Dublin,CA Congratulations GM, you are the first to put into writing the very idea I have heard stated by MANY Dublin citizens. Our City officials FINALY designates an area as "Downtown Dublin" an immediately begins to rip it apart and begin it's "Facelift", "A New and more Visually Appealing Downtown". Is that not a direct contradiction? How new is new? Did any of my fellow voters fully understand our Chambers intent when informed or their "Growth Plan"? I know I did not perceive it to mean a TOTAL reconstruction of our city. The removal of every current building and landmark What ever happened to being proud of and preserving one's heritage? I was born in Castro Valley, grew up in Hayward and have lived in Dublin since 1987. My family moved here in 1982. I followed their lead after discovering something I thought was no longer possible in this area of California, Comfort! Dublin has always had that sense of "Small town security". Where everyone knows their neighbors and looks out for each other. Local history was taught in the schools and discussed in the taverns. My child went on more than one "Walking field trip" in discovery of the history that helped found this country. What will the children and visitors to Dublin have to discover five or six years from now if we remove everything this city was built on? Would it not be to the benefit of ALL Dublin’s citizens to preserve an "Old Town" area? Wouldn't it make sense, (as it has for thousands of other cities), for our "Downtown" and "Old town" area to be one in the same? Use what we have used for years, (thus the history), as the area we welcome visitors and educate our children. Do a "Clean up" not a "Tear down". Show some respect to the merchants who have built this city rather than strip them of their livelihood simply because the storefront needs a paint job or a new company wants the location. Remember, "Sometimes Less is More" and bigger is not always better. By the way, did any of you folks on the Chamber, with all your futuristic visions, consider the effects of approving TWO very new grocery stores so close together? I didn't think so. Shouldn't it have been considered BEFORE so much damage had been done in respect to the current Merchants of the locations desired by the new comers? So much displacement already taken place and Ralph's, apparently unhappy about Safeway's approval has reportedly pulled out. Imagine that. A lot to think about. A lot that should have already been thought through. Give the citizens what they want, not what you think they should want. Think in "People" value not "Dollar" value alone.
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kalai - dublin,ca hello sir,
i want to know where the farmers market in dublin to get grocerries.
thank you
kalai
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DANA JACKSON - DUBLIN,CA I also believe Village Parkway should be turned into a nice little downtown area. Hurray for new Dublin; however, old Dublin was here first and deserves to get a needed renovation! I do appreciate the artist's drawings under the overpasses; however, there may be other things that might be more priority. Just a suggestion.
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Bob Richardson - Tracy,CA
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Dublin has changed, some good, some bad. I haven't lived there for many years, but will always think of it as my home town. It has lost the small town feel. I lived there from 1963 through 1980 and still like to pass through the old neighborhoods when passing through. Growth is good, but it seems there is not room enough to keep it comfortable. The charm of Dublin was lost in the traffic. Hello to any old Fallon, Wells or Dublin High folks.
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M. Troiano - Dublin,Ca
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I have lived in Dublin my whole life. I feel that the expansion has done nothing but cause chaos for the community. If people didn't like dublin the way it was before all of this expanding and constuction why did you move here in the first place? Did the people who decided to expand the community consider the citizens who din't want the expansion in the first palce? NO! OF COURSE NOT! How does the mayor plan on keeping old Dublin alive when the rent is raising so high that citizens who supported him in '92 have move and put their money in othe communties that are cheaper? If you ask me this whole expanding dublin is a crock! And why is it that people like myself who have lived here there whole life have to move away from a familiar setting into to an unknown area becasue the mayor decided dublin wasn't good enough the way it was. WELL DUBLIN WAS FINE
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Mary Troiano - Dublin,CA
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This one is for Guy Huston from the bunch of idiots! How about you listen up? Attitude reflects leardership! We have a bad attitude because we have a bad leader! Where do you get off saying we're a bunch of idiots! We voted for you. And what do you do? You screw us all over with your big plans for Dublin. Yes a lot of your voters wanted a little expansion like you said. But not expansion to the point where most of your voters have to move elsewhere. What are you going to do when you have no more supporters? Think about it most of your supporters are the people who have to move because your plan made it too expensive to live out here. I agree with you. We are a bunch of idiots. Not for opposing new Dublin but for voting you into office. feel free to reply
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matt alden - dublin,ca I am a gay homo.
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Cindy Armstrong - Dublin,CA and i am a lesbian homo
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Amy Harris - Dublin,CA
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Hello, I am a Sophomore at Dublin High School and I've been in dublin since June '94. I just wanted to add that I love living in this town. But I don't want it to become a little LA. I'm almost able to drive but right now I have to have my mom cart me and my friends to the movie theatre or Old Navy or anything over there in East Dublin. I loved it when Dublin was small and quiet and I could walk to the movie theatre across from Target. Now I can't. And because Dublin has become so big, my parents don't want me walking anywhere. So, Dublin is pretty big and i don't think it should be any bigger.... and i really dislike the fact that we have a clover-leaf! We are definetly turning into a "Little Los Angeles"
<3,
Amy
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Nick Clark - Dublin,CA Personally, I feel that Dublin needs to grow a bit, but I do not believe that we're doing it correctly. Dublin needs to focus not on expanding, but on suburban renewal (heh). Every time I walk, drive, or bicycle through the heart of Dublin (both Dublin & Amador Valley between Dougherty and San Ramon), I see chain-link fences warding empty lots, and it's rather sad. I think that Dublin needs to commercialize that area more, rather than just popping in a Safeway and hoping things grow.
Also, I feel that public transportation needs a bit of an overhaul; it's currently a HUGE pain to make a round trip around Dublin, perhaps down to the movie theatres from the 'west-side,' due to complicated bus routes that cover far too much ground per route.
Don't get me wrong though, I like Dublin as a community very much. I just wish it didn't seem so desolate in the middle.
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Angelwingger - dublin,CA
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Having been living in Dublin since the day I was born, I have enjoyed the small city life. Everything was in one central area. You could go out to dinner, see a movie and shop at a grocery store in one area. Now Dublin is growing and I find it annoying to drive across the city (and through traffic) to get to a movie theater. Dublin is growing too fast, and as I gather from the responses, too soon.
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Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities
that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin!
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Kathy Kresa - Marysville,CA Your theater is one of the ugliest monstrosities
that I have ever seen! We laugh whenever we drive by. Unfortunately that developer seems to be building everywhere all over California and nobody is saying, "Gee, that's really ugly!" Kind of like the story of the "Emporor's New Clothes". Too bad that he gave one of the prettiest cities in California one of the ugliest malls. My apologies, poor Dublin!
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Pedrovski - P-town,CA
You can thank Guy Houston--Whore of Developers, Concubine of Business--for all the development mess.
But Dublin gets what it deserves.
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Robert - San Ramon,CA
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Residents of Dublin:
I own a small business in Dublin and I am nervous about the growth and the changing attitudes towards small businesses. I'm even more concerned about the diminishing ability of local residents to get information about changes, let alone finding the power to have any say or control.
Ex-Mayor Houston (Bye Guy - I knew he had his eyes on loftier seats of power) made it clear that the days of the small strip malls and little stores were over and that Dublin would focus on attracting large businesses. Well, 3 out of 4 of those large deals went down the toilet with the economy and if they ever finish the freeway interchange nightmare and West Dublin BART/Convention Center, I'll be amazed.
Why do we have two BART stations within yards of each other while Livermore pays and waits?
Beware of your local politicians! On a recent TV30 program callers called in and complained abou the glaring eye-sore development of Hacienca Crossings. Ever try to park or drive a car there? What a mess.
Anyhow, nobody on the Dublin City Council wanted to comment, but Vice Mayor Janet Lockhart did finally cackle and chime in with "Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" which prompted chuckles all around.
That's what your local government thinks of your input and concerns about growth. Dollar signs are in the eyes of the local politicians and the affair with developers has been long and sweet. Once the economy gets going, watch out!
Ask your City Council why they haven't turned on the metered traffic lights at the entrances to I-580 in Dublin and Pleasanton. The day they finally have to, in order to ease freeway congestion, the city streets of Dublin and Pleasanton will be backed up into the over developed hills.
Be vigilant and get involved.
R. Lappa
San Ramon
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Shri - Dublin,CA
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Dubin needs more development, but not another chain. We moved to East Dublin almost a year ago, but still spend 3-4 nights a week driving back to Berkeley and Oakland just to have dinner. The Thai restaurant in Hacienda Crossings is the only decent, non-chain restaurant in the city. I love the safety, cleanliness, and convenience of Dublin, but the city has a lot of work to do to build a real community. Personally, I avoid West dublin because of a number encounters with West Dubliners who claim East Dubliners are ruining "their" city.
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David - manteca,ca
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I think it's great. In fact I want it to become full of high tech jobs, so when I commute from my new house in Manteca, Ca .. I don't have to sit in traffic for 2 1/2 hours. I would live in Dublin, but the houses are mid 500,000 range. The only people who can afford them are boomers who are trading in their previous house equity and moving in. As far as people my age (20 somethings), we are being forced out of the bay area. That is if we want a house anyway ...
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chris - tracy,ca I think the prices for the whole bay area are rediculas. the only people who can afford them are those whose houses went up as the area expanded or those who are in the somewhat or extremely upper income. thats why so many people have moved to places like antioch, oakley, and tracy. out here you can actually find a house for $350,000. Something people in dublin can no longer enjoy.
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- Dublin,CA It's all a matter of perspective. I grew up in Tracy - where houses used to be very affordable. We thought of Pleasanton and Dublin as the "rich" area. Fortunately, thanks to a good education (paid for myself, I might add) I can now afford to live in Dublin, and I'm in my "20 somethings." I think it's sad how many people have moved from Dublin to Tracy, complaining that they can't afford their old "rich" town of Dublin that they had the luxury of growing up in as a kid. They fail to see that they're doing exactly the same thing to Tracy as they claim has been done to Dublin (ruining a quaint small town.) They're driving out the people who have lived in Tracy their whole lives and now cannot afford to buy a home near their parents/grandparents. They are having to move to Manteca, Stockton, or Modesto instead. Progress is progress....what comes around goes around. Recognize that you're part of the problem, not the solution.
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Eric - Walnut Creek,CA
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This is the same problem faced by thousands of communities & countries around the world. Let me share with you what inevitably will happen as a result of uncontrolled or fast growth. First of all, the natural beauty of the area disappears. Hills are covered with stucco homes, instead of green grass & trees, which is what gives this area its charm. When this happens, the value or demand for the area goes down. When this happens, crime goes up and the quality of lifestyle, education, and safety all go down. Furthermore there is the problem of increased traffic-congestion, where it takes you much longer to go anywhere and everywhere. Progress is a good think, but UNCONTROLLED GROWTH spells disaster in the long run!
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M.S. - Dublin,CA
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I think Dublin is doing the right things on the East side of town. I live near Dublin ranch and I love it. A large park, movie theatres, new Safeway. I grew up in Pleasanton and always felt that Dublin was a place I would never live. That is no longer the case. However, in order to be considered in the same class as Pleasanton, San Ramon, etc., a new DOWNTOWN must be created. It's sad that downtown Dublin is the intersection of McDonald's, Wendy's, and Carl's JR. Also, please tear down and replace all of the empty buildings. The corner of Village Pkwy and Amador Valley Blvd is a disgrace and feels like your driving through the ghetto.
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outraged - dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you.
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let's try to get along - dublin, I am responding to the very irate response that "outraged" made, as well as the person outraged was responding to. I understand how angry you can get when you hear people referring to parts of town as a "ghetto". Whoever wrote that is obviously not very intelligent. I have lived in Dublin for 10 years. It is a great place and the reason we moved here was because it was a little slower paced and after being here for just a few years in the beginning began to realize that what made this community so great was its people and their genuine, sincere caring for each other and their town. Yes, for years we were the ugly red headed step child of Pleasanton. "They" always looked down on Dublin and I don't think we ever really cared because we were happy and knew the really important things in life were not the material possessions which can be lost in the blink of an eye or the demise of a dot com. What makes you "successful" is NOT the # of square feet your house is, but that your children are turning out great and they want to be with you and that you treat people decently. (Ask any rich person with terminal cancer.) The people in Dublin actually care about each other and how the kids in school are doing . . . not just what the API score is. I know people who have moved from Dublin to be in the "more desireable" zip codes and have regretted it, although it was hard (or even impossible) for them to admit it. As far as the east side, I personally don't like it, but have no issues with those who might choose to live there. The lots are too small and I would rather not hear my neighbor when they sneeze. I looked out of curiousity at some of the model homes. Also, if you want to live with the wind and the inability to go out into your backyard (or front) for a picnic, then have at it. It's just a shame that because they were so willing to pay so much for the homes, the rest of the community appreciated as well (a good thing for current homeowners - i am one), but I would like to look at things more from the perspective of "for the greater good". If only more people felt that way, it would be a much better world, not just a better Dublin. Growth is good if it is controlled. As has been mentioned numerous times on this site, we have had some terrible leaders (Guy Huston, you should be ashamed of yourself - how do you sleep at night? I've seen what you did politically, and I've seen you in a personal setting and you fail at both). I do believe, however, people like that (and he is not the only one) will get theirs in the end . . . and it won't be good. Of course, now it is not the slow paced place we moved here for, but it is still nice. It is horrible to hear all this fighting and adverserial rhetoric. Can't we all just get along? Seriously. Let the people in the east enjoy what they perceive as the good life and everyone else do the same. We could use some revitilization in the older sections instead of more homes and stores in the east. Think about it, we are all in this together, living in the same town. We can be more productive if we work together for one common goal. (Okay, I'll get off the soap box now.)
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Strubberg - Dublin,CA DITTO! I couldn't agree more!!!
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ShortTimer - Dublin,CA
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My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and driving by the classic car showroom. Both of these are the result of recent/current growth, and the addition of Sybase seems to indicate that things are continuing on an upswing. Back in Michigan, we lived in a community that couldn't attract any new business or development. You are all very fortunate to have such a beautiful city that is prospering and expanding it's facilities and services. There will be a time to slow down- but for now- Keep up the GREAT work.
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A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du
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Hello All,
We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland
Called http://www.dublinfinder.com
If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat.
We are open to comments and suggstions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day.
We work closely with the Dublin topurist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible.
We will also be publishing a magazien soon.
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A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du
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Hello All,
We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland
Called www.dublinfinder.com
If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat.
We are open to comments and suggestions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day.
We work closely with the Dublin tourist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible.
We will also be publishing a magazine soon.
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Pedrovski - Dublin,CA
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"Growth for the sake of growth is the philosophy of the cancer cell."
-Ed Abbey
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Heather Smuel - San Ramon,CA Dublin is growing. Construction is everywhere. Is this good for Dublin? Will the new growth bring added resources and enhance our life? Or is it something that will only bring congestion, traffic and too many people? What do you think?
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Joe Brohterfield - Pleasanton,Ca respond to statement
I think we are groing way to fast! How can we possibly accommodate all of the additional traffic? It's already bumper to bumper..now, with the additional businesses and home, I fear a complete standstill. we are losing our pleasant communities and becoming LA north!
Eva Kugle - Dublin,CA I agree... It's getting so I don't recognize the area anymore. I kind of have mixed feelings, though. The new shopping centers and businesses will be nice, but i'm afraid there will be way too many people.
sye - castro valley,ca Do you actually think that Dublin can afford to stay small? What will the value of your homes be in Dublin compared to the rest of the bay area. With out development, growth, and PLANNING you'll homes will be worth far less than other developed and developing area's. The bay area, good or bad is developing and expanding, and we have to adapt our lives to change and embrace it..not reject. Regardless of what I say or what anyone says the bay area will continue to grow and expand. This is called progress, and until we can move to the moon we have to go with the flow. sye
Olly Tabooger - Livermore,Ca Groing? Groing? You do not even know how to spell. You do not get a say in this matter. Growth rules. Get with the times. You smell.
CRAIG - SF,CA I was born and raised in california...San Francisco to be exact. I am 32 yrs old and have seen so many changes around the bay area. I remember when there was still parking to be had in San Francisco. What erks me is transplants who say its getting to crowded, to congested, too over developed. It used to be that areas like dublin, pleasanton, san ramon, and walnut creek, etc were places no one would move to. Consider yourselves lucky that the values on your homes are appreeciating, the economy is good here, and the climate is temperate. YOU WILL NEVER STOP GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA, especially northern california. I do feel for you thou, I am lucky to still be able to afford San Francisco, most of our children will either move out of California...or to places like modesto, fresno, and tulare..and they'll be writing this response.
Jim Happ - Dublin,Ca I think we have slowed to a crawl with housing growth. How do we propose to have housing for our children without more housing units. As far as traffic, if we don't allow housing growth other communities, particularly in the central valley will. If a person is commuting 30-50 or more miles to work because they can't afford to live in the Tri-Valley they are traveling through many communities to get to work rather than just the one community they live in.Wouldn't it make more sense to give these people housing where they work ?
S. Markham - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
New businesses + new homes = more tax dollars = more services for you all to enjoy. It's a catch 22. If you want new parks, schools and libraries, you need more income.
MovedAwayDewd - NewTown,WA Dewds, I moved away from Dublin back in 95 :( I loved the town, I lived in a shitty neighborhood back then "dougherty road" hehehe... lifes better in washington, but its been a longggg time since I talked to old friends.. Im out of HighSchool now :/ .. anyone know how to find old friends?? I remember some dewd named "Blaine" and a chick named "Jennifer Ladeu" ? dont know now if I spelled those right.. anyone know if there still alive or what? thanks :) -Wa Dewd
WaDewd - NewTown,Wa Last time I remember being in Dublin, there was a Toys'R'Us near a "sears" or was it ward? and target next to it, with circuit city.. or was it good guys? down the crosswalk.. and the library was close to albertsons.. back then the "burger king and chucke cheese" were the new "buildings" in town :)) I guess my old friends would have graduated in the class of 2000 by now too... I also remember some Fat kid named "Joe" and a freckled kid named "Robert" .. and two twins.. one got beat up once in the gym :) Knocked off his braces lol.. and these two sporty guys Bison.. and Tyrece or something, I think some teacher Mr. Walker pushed him to the ground once :) -WaDewed
linda cullen - dublin, We do want all of these things the problem is that only the people who live in blackrock, etc. are getting them. we dont benefit from the celtic tiger, the people who dont need to benefit from it get all the money. CELTIC TIGER MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!!
Philip McHunt - san ramon,Ca I know what you mean. I bought a .22 at walmart and shot it. But then i had to clean it.
Larry Silvey - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Well, now...While we harp on the ever-progressing expansion of the all-hallowed "East Dublin", who's paying attention to the REAL Dublin??? Those of us living in what has apparently become Old Town(you know, between I-680 and San Ramon Rd)have to settle for having old oil poured on our streets instead of a real re-surfacing. And while all this noise is being made about all the opportunity in East Dublin, what about all the vacant storefronts in our part of town??? Home Express is gone, as is the gallant attempt at a Breuners discount outlet that followed it: Denevi Camera is gone after three decades in the same spot: virtually EVERYthing between Wards and Target is empty, and surrounded by that oh-so-attractive temporary chain-link fencing: Copelands Sports and Red Lobster are also gone, leaving vacant buildings in their wake: looks to me like the vacancy rate in Old Town is way too high to be worrying about what mega-chain we can attract to the up-and-coming East Dublin/West Livermore/North Pleasanton Metroplex!!! Furthermore, it appears that the East is actually pulling stores away from Old Town...do you think Crown Chevy/Olds/Cadillac/GMC stands a chance with this GM Superstore down the street??? Please!!! Thanks to this East Dublin worship that's going on, we in Old Town will have nothing to show for the next four years or so but second-tier(or worse)stores and alleged "discount outlets"(can you say "MacFrugals"??) And since Lucky's and Albertson's are the same store now(thanks to that merger), and San Ramon has one of each within a mile of us(and each other), how long will it be before Albertson's closes, to be replaced by a gym/video/liquor/massage parlor/auto repair/pizza joint/bailbondsman combo??? just asking...
T. Walker - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
"They need to do something to that city because it doesn't fit in with the rest of the valley. If I lived in Dublin, I would claim that I lived somewhere else". Those are the words of Morgan Stone, a businessman who wants to build a fast-lube auto place at the corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley, as reported in an article in the October 3 SF Chronicle. His plan was rejected by our city council and he is now appealing their decision. I encourage everyone to call their city council and let them know that someone who makes such a negative statement about Dublin does not deserve to build a business in our city. The October 3 article was a complete "hit piece" against Dublin. It is obvious that the writer (Patricia Jacobus) has some relationship with Mr. Stone. How else can you explain why such an article should even be written. There is absolutely no news value to this story. I am disgusted!!!
Mike Russell - Fresno,CA respond to statement
Wow... This town has grown. I left Dublin CA 25 years ago (after High School) Yet, I still have great memories as a kid. Hunting in the fields around Handyman Hardware, fishing at Fish Lake, hanging out at Jack-n-the-Box, Playing soccer, and I loved the schools I attended. I was always proud of Dublin's history. I wish you all well and great success.
MBG - , When I graduated from DHS in 1974, I made the comment that Dublin would be the fastest growing city in America. I was right! It's population is Dublin (doublin) every day! Who can remember attending the crakerbox school and playing Little League where Albertsons now stands? When Dublin was Volk McClain territory? and the only place to eat was at A&W on the old Hwy to danville?
Bob - , I remember all of those places. Did you ever slide down the hill at Amador Valley Bld and Dougherty Road on cardbord. That was a blast. Now it is fenced and Apartments are at the bottom.
Mark - CANADA, Remember when Bob Moore went down that mountain on his bike in August of 1969 and came to Fallon School in Sept.with a broken leg, he was so popular for his stunt. Who can remember, when Foremost used to pay us kids in the 1960's for tasting new product ($5.00 for 1 hour) or when Mervyn's came to town and ruined our hunting grounds (Yes! we used to shoot in that area-Pellet guns and bow and arrows; Remember the Police came from Contra Costa back then) And remember Fish lake? Mark
John Conrad - Copenhagen,DK We slid down that hill on blocks of ICE we just jumped the fence!! It was damn fun!! good clean Mormen American Fun!!
Carlos Camara - Dublin,CA respond to statement
As a newcomer to Dublin (purchased a home a couple years ago) I have enjoyed the town tremendously. I am glad that the town is growing. As new stores show up, it only reminds me of the potential of the town. I am glad that everything that is considered nice shopping locations only exist in Pleasanton or San Ramon. I would like to see some of it quaintness remain. I believe we have a long to go before seeing bumper to bumber traffic. I lived previously in Oakland and that is mild bumber to bumber, lets not even talk about SF. Enough said, I welcome the growth of Dublin. I am looking forward to even more of a diverse environment.
S. Stuart - Dublin,CA I too purchased a home about two years ago in Dublin, previously living in the Oakland area. And I'll tell you what I miss about the Oakland that you won't find in Dublin, is its diversity of people and its great downtown appeal. I see the growth as an good thing, this town is being squashed by neighboring towns with better schools, housing, restaurants, shops etc. The old shops in W. Dublin, aren't quaint as maybe they once were, but run down strip malls. Dublin doesn't have a central "downtown" like Pleasanton, and misses out on all the appeal that comes with a downtown location. I would hope to see a downtown spot, where only pedestrians were allowed. With the growth comes new jobs and new housing. The rest of the Bay is so expensive, and Dublin offers an affordable alternative. We should encourage new business (such as in East Dublin) to bring us new jobs and new opportunities, as well as new tax dollars for services and schools.
Clayton Harryman - Houston,TX respond to statement
This has nothing to do with the current growth in Dublin. I haven't been there in 20 years. I would like to share a story with Dublin, however. I spent nine months in Dublin with my family in 1978/1979. I attended 8th grade at Frederiksen Intermediate on Tamarack lane. For reasons I have yet to figure out, I was very unpopular. But, there was one young lady who tried to be my friend. I would like to find this woman, and thank her, but I don't even know what city she lives in, or if she's married and changed her name. Her name in 1979 was Debbie Morales. If anybody can provide me with an E-Mail address, or just pass along that Clay Jones was very happy to have known her, I would be very happy. Thank you, Clayton (Jones) Harryman clayharryman@yahoo.com
D. Johnstone - Los Angeles,CA respond to statement
My family and I are moving to the area. Everyone, realtors included, especially in pleasanton, says to stay away from Dublin because the schools are poor, the infrastructure is weak and the community is not appealing. I have been there once and Dublin seemed fine to me. Real estate is much more affordable in Dublin. How do you who actually live there feel. Please tell me. Would I be making a mistake by moving there?
M. Russell - Dublin,CA My wife and I moved to East Dublin from Arcadia in the LA area and we love it. The town is growing and I feel we have a much better home than what was offered in Pleasanton. Our neighbors are great and most of us work in high-tech jobs and we all get along well. Most of the people in our neighborhood are new to the area which has brought a nice diversity to the area. My wife and I heard the same things when we moved hear and haven't regretted it one bit. Good luck with your decision:-)
Jan Kuhn - Alameda,Ca I grew up in Dublin, and my parents are still there. The city is great. They live in a beautiful, and very quiet neighborhood. The only real noise in their neighborhood is the freeway, 680. They haven't gotten any complaints about the area or the schools, and I personnally would disagree with the people making negative remarks about Dublin. It may be growing fast, but it is still very nice. The schools are good, and the area is clean. I would have to say one of the greatest things is the very low crime rate in Dublin. I hear more about where I live now on the news than I have ever heard about Dublin. I wouldn't let the others discourage you from moving to Dublin. Let the city speak for itself. Talk to some of the residents, they'll be happy to tell you about their home. The folks in Pleasanton will say anything to get more people to move there. Pleasanton to me is way to over priced, and to stuffy. I love the city there, but I would never live there. I would love to move back to Dublin and raise my children there. Besides Dublin has a lot of historical significance. Look around, you'll see the old Dublin I am talking about... It will transport you back in time.
Ed Newbegin - Dublin,CA respond to statement
I have been living here since 1986, and I've seen this town slowly changing from a sleepy suburban community with affordable housing to a mish-mash of over-development and neglect for the "old" section. Didn't we, as voters, regect the idea of East Dublin not once, but twice while Pete "Deep Pockets" Synder was our mayor? And yet I look around this once idyllic place and see one new building after another going up, many older ones still vacant, and housing prices that deny people like my wife and me the opportunity to own one in a town we still love. People like us, "blue collar" types, built this community and with our basic values made it a nice place to raise kids. Noe we have to move to Concord or Antioch just to get into a decent home. This is the legacy of our city fathers, who saw us as the "poor relation" to our more affluent neighbors to the north and south. It's a cryin' shame.
- Dublin,CA You know, I just moved to the new "Eastside of Dublin" and love it! Its very disturbing to hear such neagative remarks about my new area. Just because the city is growing does not mean people like you should put it down. HELLO, you live here! Maybe you should look for a new place to live because I would hate to think I live in the same town as someone like you!
Brett - Dublin,ca respond to statement
I HATE DUBLINS GROWTH.I LIKED DUBLIN AS A SMALL TOWN,LIKE WHEN I FIRST MOVE HERE IN 1991!!!STOP DUBLINS GROWTH
sye - castro valley,ca May I remind you that you live in the Bay Area. The Bay Area is a mecca for commercial business, and technology. When an area has success like this, develoment is not only essential, but necessary. Dublin is in a prime area located near all the major freeways. Growth will allow more tax dollars into the city which intern build better schools, roads, and public buildings. Keeping a city with this much potential small would be a waste! sye
Karl Guynn - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Growth presents major opportunities for the Dublin area. As a resident in the "older" section, it would be nice if the City used monies coming from the East Dublin tax base to foster new development in the "Downtown" Section. There is an opportunity to create a true downtown, as opposed to our current collection of older strip malls. Although we should never compare ourselves to our neighbors, Pleasanton & Walnut Creek, and Danville have expanded their quaint downtown areas by focusing on the pedestrian...and in the process have created a true downtown "feel." We currently have a automobile-focused area that actually hinders pedestrian activity. If our City Council fosters the concept of sidewalk-opening storefronts, fountains, trees, etc., downtown could experience a renaissance. Plans to open a West Dublin BART station would only enhance that appeal, as our downtown, unlike our neighbors, would have direct access to public transit. In addition, the Iron Horse Trail connects the older sections, and encourages pedestrians, bicyclists, bladers, etc. Change is always good, especially if it is effectively, and wisely managed.
Bernadette - , respond to statement
This also has nothing to do with the growth of Dublin. I met a guy from Dublin many years ago (1985...) and would like to find out how he is doing. His name is Doug Peterson. He used to visit Las Vegas with his father (Vegas World Casino). He lived on Mansfield Avenue back then with lots of roommates. If anyone knows him, I would appreciate it if you would pass on my e-mail address. I would just like to say Hello. Thank you so much. Bernadette
paddy mac - dublin ireland, respond to statement
I KNOW NOTHING OF DUBLIN CA, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE THE GROWTH, TRAFFIC, PEOPLE, ETC, ETC IN DUBLIN IRELAND!!
HRH - London, Aye, The traffic is worse in London.
Anonymous - Milpitas,CA respond to statement
We recently purchased a house in Dublin, and have yet to move into it. We do not want Dublin to turn into the exact thing we are going to leave behind. A rapidly expanding suburb sucking up every bit of free space to try and build more housing is not exactly an ideal.
stacey - ,ca respond to statement
I think it is Great! I love the new shopping areas! I love it! E-mail me! Stacey
Bobert - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
Growth sucks. This town is getting trashed and ya know who is to blame? That mayor, Guy. Well we should have voted in the "in your face mayor," the wheelchair guy. We need to demolish East Dublin and go back to the good ol' days. Down with Best Buy.
Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA Growth does suck. You live in California? Either join a movement and stop it or move. This Valley will grow, just too much pressure, They're here now, cause Dublin and San RAmon's bus. parks are filling and we have BART. Don't FIGHT growth direct it. Pick your fights... Save Gallagher's Irish Pub (Dublin's only Irish PUb) BTW Leave the personal attacks out. I'm no fan, but Guy's doing what he thinks is right.
Mayor McCheese - , Robert, have a hamburger and relax...
Amanda Hugenkiss - Livorna,Ys You know what you need? Head. That will soothe your jangled nerves.
Dean Tiernan - Dublin,CA respond to statement
What city planner put a six lane Dublin Boulevard at the end of a 2 lane road (between Dougherty and the Bart Station? When is there going to be a DOWNTOWN... city council, you've had no success since incorporation. Beginning to think the county board of supes would be a better choice. WHEN WILL PLANNING START FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF DUBLIN, NOT THE DEVELOPERS. You are all so proud of the E. Dublin project, which causes me to hang my head in shame and say yes, that UGLY BRIGHT MONSTROSITY is part of Dublin. We have been (in the 37 or so years I've lived here) the poor stepchild of Pleasanton. Wake up, the franchises and national chains will move on a whim the small business are here to stay. BUILD A DOWNTON. QUIT PLAYING AROUND. In twenty years, though zoning a monkey with a computer could find a downtown. Dean of Dublin (a long time)
GM - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Some growth in Dublin was inevitable. However, it think it needs to stop where it is as of 2001. The mega stores in East Dublin may be a blessing in disguise; now is the chance to re-develop the old downtown and turn it into a nice place to stroll & shop, like Pleasanton's main street. Village Parkway could easily be turned into a nice shopping street in the tradition of Solano in Albany, College Ave In Berkeley/Oakland, and all those nice quaint places we like to shop, eat at sidewalk cafes, browse cute bookstores, etc. The current Village Parkway stores could be temporarily moved to the vacant shops so we can build a downtown that people want to come to as a destination. Dublin could have a great farmers market as well in any of the huge parking lots on Amador Valley or Dublin Blvd (pick a day other than Pleasanton's farmers market). Another thing Dublin could use is more parks. Every neighborhood should have one. One more thing, no more chain restaurants please.
A. Gallagher - Dublin,CA Congratulations GM, you are the first to put into writing the very idea I have heard stated by MANY Dublin citizens. Our City officials FINALY designates an area as "Downtown Dublin" an immediately begins to rip it apart and begin it's "Facelift", "A New and more Visually Appealing Downtown". Is that not a direct contradiction? How new is new? Did any of my fellow voters fully understand our Chambers intent when informed or their "Growth Plan"? I know I did not perceive it to mean a TOTAL reconstruction of our city. The removal of every current building and landmark What ever happened to being proud of and preserving one's heritage? I was born in Castro Valley, grew up in Hayward and have lived in Dublin since 1987. My family moved here in 1982. I followed their lead after discovering something I thought was no longer possible in this area of California, Comfort! Dublin has always had that sense of "Small town security". Where everyone knows their neighbors and looks out for each other. Local history was taught in the schools and discussed in the taverns. My child went on more than one "Walking field trip" in discovery of the history that helped found this country. What will the children and visitors to Dublin have to discover five or six years from now if we remove everything this city was built on? Would it not be to the benefit of ALL Dublins citizens to preserve an "Old Town" area? Wouldn't it make sense, (as it has for thousands of other cities), for our "Downtown" and "Old town" area to be one in the same? Use what we have used for years, (thus the history), as the area we welcome visitors and educate our children. Do a "Clean up" not a "Tear down". Show some respect to the merchants who have built this city rather than strip them of their livelihood simply because the storefront needs a paint job or a new company wants the location. Remember, "Sometimes Less is More" and bigger is not always better. By the way, did any of you folks on the Chamber, with all your futuristic visions, consider the effects of approving TWO very new grocery stores so close together? I didn't think so. Shouldn't it have been considered BEFORE so much damage had been done in respect to the current Merchants of the locations desired by the new comers? So much displacement already taken place and Ralph's, apparently unhappy about Safeway's approval has reportedly pulled out. Imagine that. A lot to think about. A lot that should have already been thought through. Give the citizens what they want, not what you think they should want. Think in "People" value not "Dollar" value alone.
kalai - dublin,ca hello sir, i want to know where the farmers market in dublin to get grocerries. thank you kalai
Bob Richardson - Tracy,CA respond to statement
Dublin has changed, some good, some bad. I haven't lived there for many years, but will always think of it as my home town. It has lost the small town feel. I lived there from 1963 through 1980 and still like to pass through the old neighborhoods when passing through. Growth is good, but it seems there is not room enough to keep it comfortable. The charm of Dublin was lost in the traffic. Hello to any old Fallon, Wells or Dublin High folks.
M. Troiano - Dublin,Ca respond to statement
I have lived in Dublin my whole life. I feel that the expansion has done nothing but cause chaos for the community. If people didn't like dublin the way it was before all of this expanding and constuction why did you move here in the first place? Did the people who decided to expand the community consider the citizens who din't want the expansion in the first palce? NO! OF COURSE NOT! How does the mayor plan on keeping old Dublin alive when the rent is raising so high that citizens who supported him in '92 have move and put their money in othe communties that are cheaper? If you ask me this whole expanding dublin is a crock! And why is it that people like myself who have lived here there whole life have to move away from a familiar setting into to an unknown area becasue the mayor decided dublin wasn't good enough the way it was. WELL DUBLIN WAS FINE
Mary Troiano - Dublin,CA respond to statement
This one is for Guy Huston from the bunch of idiots! How about you listen up? Attitude reflects leardership! We have a bad attitude because we have a bad leader! Where do you get off saying we're a bunch of idiots! We voted for you. And what do you do? You screw us all over with your big plans for Dublin. Yes a lot of your voters wanted a little expansion like you said. But not expansion to the point where most of your voters have to move elsewhere. What are you going to do when you have no more supporters? Think about it most of your supporters are the people who have to move because your plan made it too expensive to live out here. I agree with you. We are a bunch of idiots. Not for opposing new Dublin but for voting you into office. feel free to reply
matt alden - dublin,ca I am a gay homo.
Amy Harris - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Hello, I am a Sophomore at Dublin High School and I've been in dublin since June '94. I just wanted to add that I love living in this town. But I don't want it to become a little LA. I'm almost able to drive but right now I have to have my mom cart me and my friends to the movie theatre or Old Navy or anything over there in East Dublin. I loved it when Dublin was small and quiet and I could walk to the movie theatre across from Target. Now I can't. And because Dublin has become so big, my parents don't want me walking anywhere. So, Dublin is pretty big and i don't think it should be any bigger.... and i really dislike the fact that we have a clover-leaf! We are definetly turning into a "Little Los Angeles" <3, Amy
Nick Clark - Dublin,CA Personally, I feel that Dublin needs to grow a bit, but I do not believe that we're doing it correctly. Dublin needs to focus not on expanding, but on suburban renewal (heh). Every time I walk, drive, or bicycle through the heart of Dublin (both Dublin & Amador Valley between Dougherty and San Ramon), I see chain-link fences warding empty lots, and it's rather sad. I think that Dublin needs to commercialize that area more, rather than just popping in a Safeway and hoping things grow. Also, I feel that public transportation needs a bit of an overhaul; it's currently a HUGE pain to make a round trip around Dublin, perhaps down to the movie theatres from the 'west-side,' due to complicated bus routes that cover far too much ground per route. Don't get me wrong though, I like Dublin as a community very much. I just wish it didn't seem so desolate in the middle.
Angelwingger - dublin,CA respond to statement
Having been living in Dublin since the day I was born, I have enjoyed the small city life. Everything was in one central area. You could go out to dinner, see a movie and shop at a grocery store in one area. Now Dublin is growing and I find it annoying to drive across the city (and through traffic) to get to a movie theater. Dublin is growing too fast, and as I gather from the responses, too soon.
Robert - San Ramon,CA respond to statement
Residents of Dublin: I own a small business in Dublin and I am nervous about the growth and the changing attitudes towards small businesses. I'm even more concerned about the diminishing ability of local residents to get information about changes, let alone finding the power to have any say or control. Ex-Mayor Houston (Bye Guy - I knew he had his eyes on loftier seats of power) made it clear that the days of the small strip malls and little stores were over and that Dublin would focus on attracting large businesses. Well, 3 out of 4 of those large deals went down the toilet with the economy and if they ever finish the freeway interchange nightmare and West Dublin BART/Convention Center, I'll be amazed. Why do we have two BART stations within yards of each other while Livermore pays and waits? Beware of your local politicians! On a recent TV30 program callers called in and complained abou the glaring eye-sore development of Hacienca Crossings. Ever try to park or drive a car there? What a mess. Anyhow, nobody on the Dublin City Council wanted to comment, but Vice Mayor Janet Lockhart did finally cackle and chime in with "Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" which prompted chuckles all around. That's what your local government thinks of your input and concerns about growth. Dollar signs are in the eyes of the local politicians and the affair with developers has been long and sweet. Once the economy gets going, watch out! Ask your City Council why they haven't turned on the metered traffic lights at the entrances to I-580 in Dublin and Pleasanton. The day they finally have to, in order to ease freeway congestion, the city streets of Dublin and Pleasanton will be backed up into the over developed hills. Be vigilant and get involved. R. Lappa San Ramon
Shri - Dublin,CA respond to statement
Dubin needs more development, but not another chain. We moved to East Dublin almost a year ago, but still spend 3-4 nights a week driving back to Berkeley and Oakland just to have dinner. The Thai restaurant in Hacienda Crossings is the only decent, non-chain restaurant in the city. I love the safety, cleanliness, and convenience of Dublin, but the city has a lot of work to do to build a real community. Personally, I avoid West dublin because of a number encounters with West Dubliners who claim East Dubliners are ruining "their" city.
David - manteca,ca respond to statement
I think it's great. In fact I want it to become full of high tech jobs, so when I commute from my new house in Manteca, Ca .. I don't have to sit in traffic for 2 1/2 hours. I would live in Dublin, but the houses are mid 500,000 range. The only people who can afford them are boomers who are trading in their previous house equity and moving in. As far as people my age (20 somethings), we are being forced out of the bay area. That is if we want a house anyway ...
Eric - Walnut Creek,CA respond to statement
This is the same problem faced by thousands of communities & countries around the world. Let me share with you what inevitably will happen as a result of uncontrolled or fast growth. First of all, the natural beauty of the area disappears. Hills are covered with stucco homes, instead of green grass & trees, which is what gives this area its charm. When this happens, the value or demand for the area goes down. When this happens, crime goes up and the quality of lifestyle, education, and safety all go down. Furthermore there is the problem of increased traffic-congestion, where it takes you much longer to go anywhere and everywhere. Progress is a good think, but UNCONTROLLED GROWTH spells disaster in the long run!
M.S. - Dublin,CA respond to statement
I think Dublin is doing the right things on the East side of town. I live near Dublin ranch and I love it. A large park, movie theatres, new Safeway. I grew up in Pleasanton and always felt that Dublin was a place I would never live. That is no longer the case. However, in order to be considered in the same class as Pleasanton, San Ramon, etc., a new DOWNTOWN must be created. It's sad that downtown Dublin is the intersection of McDonald's, Wendy's, and Carl's JR. Also, please tear down and replace all of the empty buildings. The corner of Village Pkwy and Amador Valley Blvd is a disgrace and feels like your driving through the ghetto.
outraged - dublin,ca Well, if you like the "Stature" of living in a place like San Ramon or Pleasanton, I suggest you move back. I realize that "East Dublin" is the newest and greatest "trendy" place to live, but most of the residents of Dublin never wanted Dublin to be "in the same class of Pleasanton or San Ramon". As a matter of fact, most of us living in the "ghetto" as you call it happen to like Dublin the way it was, before all of you snobs with your turned up noses moved in. Dublin is a community that was built by blue collar workers for blue collar workers who wanted a safe place to raise their children and grandchildren, a safe place to call home. We were just fine until stuck up, money-hungry mongers like yourself moved in. And just exactly why did you move to East Dublin, what, couldn't afford to live in the "wonderful" world of Pleasanton? So you figured you would move to the "pitt of the valley"? I am so sick of wanna be's destroying nice communities. We didn't want you when you considered us to be the low class area of the tri-valley and we certainly do not want you now. The influx of snobs like you has ruined a once safe, pretty, close knit community. Because of people like you, I can't afford to purchase a home in the community I have lived in for over 15 years. And I make a decent salary of $3000.00 a month. Not to long ago, I had a real chance of achieving the "American Dream" of owning my own home, close to my parents, in a community I loved. But not now, and most likely, not ever, at least in this area. People like you should take a close look at your lives. I hope you are happy causing the destruction of so many dreams of people like me. We are good people, not "white trash". We get up, go to work everyday to try to support our families, we make what used to be considered a decent living, we are not on welfare, we do not do drugs, we are not criminals, we have good values and morals, the only difference between people like me and people like you, we do not think that money is everything and achieving material items is not the number one driving force in our lives. But thanks to people like you, we are being forced out of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and lives. People like you look down on us "blue collar" workers, but I would like to give you some pespective: Who do you think serves you on a daily basis? Who do you think built that "East Dublin" home you are living in? Who was stupid enough to vote in a complete failure of a mayor on false promises? Instead of critisizing the "old" downtown and the people who live there, you should drop to your knees and thank your lucky stars that we were here to give birth to your stuck up, snoby, fake world of "East Dublin". I would thank you, but you have not given me anything to be thankful for. Instead, for people like me, your new "upper class East Dublin" means that we get to move away from our families just so we can survive. Our children do not get the "priviledge" of living close to thier grandparents, and we as parents, do not get to work in the communities where our children are going to school. We get to drive twice a long to get to work and back home again, we have half of the time with our children in the evenings, and we get to look back at our once beloved Dublin and shed a tear every now and then, remembering what we had and mourning the loss of so many dreams. This is America, you do have a choice, if you hate downtown so much, then please use your freedom of choice, and move back to your fairy tale world of Pleasanton. I'm sure we would all benefit from it, including you. Afterall, you wouldn't have to drive through the "ghetto" anynmore and we wouldn't have to listen to your degrading rendition of what we have been happy with for decades. It may not be as "beautiful" as you would like, but it was worked for us for a long time. We do not need you, we were just fine before you got here and I am positive that we will survive without you, as a matter of fact, we would be much happier without you.
ShortTimer - Dublin,CA respond to statement
My wife and I are here in Dublin for a 6 month project, temporarily relocating from Michigan. We looked all over Dublin, Pleasanton and SanRamon for possible places to live, before finally choosing Dublin. - We've been here since Feb.8 and have really enjoyed it. Our favorite place is Hacienda Crossings and driving by the classic car showroom. Both of these are the result of recent/current growth, and the addition of Sybase seems to indicate that things are continuing on an upswing. Back in Michigan, we lived in a community that couldn't attract any new business or development. You are all very fortunate to have such a beautiful city that is prospering and expanding it's facilities and services. There will be a time to slow down- but for now- Keep up the GREAT work.
A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du respond to statement
Hello All, We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland Called http://www.dublinfinder.com If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat. We are open to comments and suggstions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day. We work closely with the Dublin topurist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible. We will also be publishing a magazien soon.
A Snijders - Dublin Ireland,Du respond to statement
Hello All, We hereby would like to inform you that there is now a new website for Dublin Ireland Called www.dublinfinder.com If asny of you plan to visit Dublin Ireland in the nearby future please visit the site as it will give you a lot of information about accomodation, travel going out, and you can even place your free classifieds and leave comments in the forum as well as chat. We are open to comments and suggestions and are here to help Dublinners alike. So even if you do not find it on the site you can contact us and we put the information on the site within a day. We work closely with the Dublin tourist board and other major organisations to provide visitors to Dublin IRELAND with the best information possible. We will also be publishing a magazine soon.
Pedrovski - Dublin,CA respond to statement
"Growth for the sake of growth is the philosophy of the cancer cell." -Ed Abbey
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Debra Krommenhock - Dublin,CA
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Until water supplies are consistent with the demand for them, growth should stop. It is irresponsible to build anywhere in California without the supporting resourses.
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Teresa Hill - Dublin,Ca
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The growth in Dublin in exciting and welcome from this new Dublim resident. However, I believe the west end of Dublin has been left out of the progress. Our shopping centers are old and shameful.Our streets are dirty and in need of new pavement. Weeds, debris, and junk cars are familiar fixtures in many neighborhoods.City ordinances fail to require homeowners to keep their homes, yards,and cars looking presentable. East Dublin has new restaurants, shops, and business. We in the "ghetto" seem to have been forgotten. We all pay taxes here, and deserve to enjoy the same improvements.
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Nancy M. - Stockton,CA
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I will forever be a Dublin'ite' in my heart. It makes me so very SAD to see Dublin grow as fast as it is.There will always be growth whether we like it or not. It would be nice if it was a lot slower. My family and I moved to Dublin in 1964. That's the Dublin I long for, even in 1974 when I graduated from Dublin High School. Dublin is too expensive to live in any more, other wise I would be there now. I miss the cows mooing on the beautiful hills in the mornings. I've had my share of traveling(national&international) and I still think Dublin, CA is one of the beautiful places on earth! Oh well(sigh)
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Brian - Redding,CA
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I'm still looking for Charline "Charley" Laakso, graduated 1975 Dublin High School. Any help would be appreciated. Sure would like to hear from the Drama group of 74-75.
Thanks
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Brandy Chavarria - Dublin,CA
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I have lived in Dublin all of my life, and personally, I don't care much for the current growth of Dublin. I live in the middle of Dublin, near Taco Bell and Corwood Carwash, however, none of the growth reaches there. It is only in "New or East Dublin" where there is growth. I think that right now, our city government is putting all of its time and energy into new Dublin and completely ignoring "old" Dublin. I'm also very unhappy about the fact that the two parts of Dublin aren't connected. Driving down Dublin Blvd., there is a huge separation from Hopyard/Dougherty to Hacienda, where all of the growth really is. It's almost like it's two different cities. New Dublin feels more like a part of Pleasanton then a part of Dublin. I don't want to sound like I hate Dublin, because I don't. I love it. I love living here. But what I love is the small town feel of Dublin, and I think that we are rapidly losing that. Dublin no longer feels like a small town. It's beginning to get too big and too impersonal.
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- ,CA I MISS DUBLIN. (I RECENTLY MOVED OUT BECAUSE I GOT MARRIED & MY NEW HUSBAND OWNS A HOME 20 MILES AWAY.) I MISS THE SMALL TOWN FEELING THAT DUBLIN USED TO HAVE. ALMOST LIKE A CALIFORNIA 'MAYBERRY' (ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW). I SEE BY READING ABOVE, THAT OTHERS NOTICED THE SAME SAFE, FRIENDLY FEELING THAT I HAD. WHERE ELSE IN THE BAY AREA DOES THE WHOLE TOWN COME OUT AND CELEBRATE "ST PATTY'S DAY" WITH A PARADE AND FESTIVAL? AND THE SAME DAY BEING THE KICK-OFF OF LITTLE LEAGUE? A WHOLE BIG FAMILY CELEBRATING DAY :) UNFORTUNATELY, BECAUSE OF GROWTH, MANY EAST DUBLINERS PROBABLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. THOSE OF US WHO HAVE LIVED IN WEST DUBLIN, KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOOK OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR AND THEY LOOK OUT FOR YOU. YOU FEEL OKAY LETTING YOUR CHILDREN WALK TO AM/PM, WENDY'S, ETC. ON MINIMUM SCHOOL DAYS. AS BRANDY MENTIONS "IT'S BEGINNING TO GET TOO BIG & TOO IMPERSONAL." HOW TRUE!! FOR INSTANCE, AT 'THE MIDDLE SCHOOL' (WELLS) SOME OF THE EAST DUBLIN RESIDENTS ACT SO SNOBBISH TOWARDS THOSE OF US LIVING NEAR THE SCHOOL. ITS LIKE THEY THINK THEY ARE ALL THAT JUST BECAUSE THEY LIVE IN A MORE EXPENSIVE HOME & DRIVE A MORE EXPENSIVE CAR; THEN THEY GO TO THE SCHOOLS AND SPEAK OUT LIKE THEY KNOW IT ALL AND WE'RE SUPPOSE TO LISTEN TO THEM; WHEN WE ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE 'BEEN THERE, DONE THAT,' AND KNOW BETTER! THERE IS AN OLD EXPRESSION: "IF IT AIN'T BROKEN, DON'T FIX IT!" DUBLIN WASN'T BROKEN; SO EAST DUBLINERS, QUIT TRYING TO FIX IT. US WEST DUBLINERS ARE TRYIN' TO ADJUST TO ALL THE CHANGES AND ITS HARD ENOUGH WITHOUT YOU ALL TRYING TO TAKE OVER OUR TOWN. WHAT ATTRACTED MOST OF YOU NEWCOMERS, MUST HAVE BEEN OUR HOME TOWN FEELING, BUT UNLESS YOU START BECOMING MORE FRIENDLIER AND A PART OF IT, ALL THE GOOD STUFF IS GONNA BE A PART OF THE PAST. WHAT I AM TALKING HERE IS NOT MATERIAL STUFF... YOU CAN'T BUY FRIENDLINESS - IT IS HOW YOU ACT! START HELPING OUT THE TOWN WITH THE NON-PROFIT GROUPS LIKE BOY & GIRL SCOUTING, CHURCHES, ETC. (IF YOU ARE REALLY GOOD ...MAYBE EVEN HELP OUT THE LESS FORTUNATE AROUND DOUGHTERY - WHO KNOWS MAYBE SOMEDAY IN YOUR FUTURE YOU WILL UNEXPECTEDLY FIND YOURSELF DOWN ON LUCK ALSO) I SAID 'HELP'-NOT TAKE OVER! [JUST BECAUSE NOBODY WANTS YOU OUT RUNNING THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD, DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO COME AND RUN THE NON-PROFESSIONAL WORLD SUCH AS VOLUNTEERING AT THE SCHOOLS, CHURCHS, ETC.] TRY TO BLEND IN WITH THE REST OF US - NOT DOMINATE US. THE WARM WONDERFUL FEELING OF DUBLIN IS GOING TOO FAST-PLEASE SLOW DOWN. ... OH, AND YOU POLITICIANS, ITS TIME YOU QUIT YOUR DRINKING AND SOBER UP (YOU KNOW WHO I'M TALKING ABOUT) IF YOU CAN'T REPRESENT THE CITY SOBER EACH DAY, THEN MOVE!
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John Ellis - Dublin ,Ca
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I don't think much of the growth, I was not in favor of cityhood, Bart, and the continued urban squalor that has taken place with the growth. Many of us moved here because of the quiet open spaces.At one time I had cows in a field a block away from my house. Thanks to cityhood and aggressive growth it has become the same as Hayward, San Leandro all molded together where there is no separation of town/city strip malls, and traffic that comes to a grind. I believe in slow planned growth that takes into account the resources of the area, enviromental impact, and limiting new housing based upon trying to keep open spaces and room to move. I look at the building that has taken place in the east side of Dublin, the very expensive houses with their neighbor's window so close you can hear them sneeze, side and backyards so close you have a 100sf of area to have the children play in. If that is progress keep it. Rental units next to residentual units which creates further parking problems and even the parking stalls built at the Hacienda shopping area are small, why didn't they put in a raised garage to accomodate better parking and make better use of the shopping site? As I am retired I can sit and watch the traffic mount at any given time of day now, and the new construction could have been phased to avoid traffic problems. Typical city planning, it is the same in the majority of California cities, same stupidity different players.
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.... - dublin,ca
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errr.. this isnt some essay contest
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Michael Kelly - San Jose,CA
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When I was a Nielsen Elementary schooler in the 1980s, I perceived Camp Parks as being Dublin's eastern boundary. The area beyond, I think, was mostly open space. When I used to play baseball at the park near what's now the civic center, I thought I was practically halfway to Livermore. I generally saw the areas alongside 680, like Village Parkway, as "Central Dublin."
I have not spent time in the east-of-Camp-Parks area since 1989, but I'm looking at Web pages about new Dublin housing, and much of it seem to be in that area (or at least they advertise more prominently on the Web). A great majority of listings I've read suggest these new houses are built for big families (eight, nine, maybe fifteen), have more than enough bathroom space, etc.
I'm trying to understand the builders' view of the local homebuyers' market, and I'm wondering about whether some of the homes are excessive and more than what many families want or need. Certainly some families exist who would gladly pay less for smaller homes and "make do" with less space, but maybe they've been repelled out to the Central Valley. Or, maybe the economy is doing so well in 2003 that average homebuyers opt for a couple of guest rooms. Perhaps new, little homes do not sell because people who intend to be economical find Dublin way too expensive and have, in fact, chosen the Valley.
I realize new housing is expensive in Dublin, but I question whether these homebuilders are following the real demand. Does the homebuilders' appealing to people who can afford $800,000+ homes really make Dublin a better place or just an increasingly exclusive place?
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Michael Kelly - San Jose,CA Clarification: I actually meant to say that "these new houses are built for big families (OF eight, OF nine, maybe OF fifteen MEMBERS)..."
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Rob - Walnut Creek,CA There are several very nice townhome communities under construction and a few more planned. Check out www.dublinranchvillages.com
You can still afford a great home in a village (town-like) setting for well under $800,000.
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Bobbi - Los Banos,CA
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Dears,
Is there a Used Laptop Warehouse in your city?
I would like to export and I am ready to go.
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Roy & Rachel Mills - Dublin,ca
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Growth is always good for Dublin. However, the community should be a major player regarding the quality of growth that represents this fair city.
For example, the Hooter's restaurant that is supposed to locate at Dublin Blvd./San Ramon Rd.
We were informed of this news by the media and it was much to our surprise. We later watched the Coty Council Meeting on channel 29 on September 5, to learn that flyers were sent out to residents of Dublin. We did not receive flyers or any information about Hooters locating in Dublin.
As tax payers of Dublin, I think it is important to listen to the community. We would like to see our property value continue to increase as a result of Dublin being an upscale city. If Hooter's is allowed to locate in Dublin, property value, and the city of Dublin will not have the upstanding status it now has. This city is a place of choice for many outsiders to visit and to live.
I am extremdly concerned about Dublin's growth if this type of business is allowed to exist. It is not good for our children, it will increase traffic in Dublin, it will attract the wrong type of customers from outside Dublin which will lead to traffic accidents, drunk drivers or worse!
Finally, please listen to the community and oppose the opening of Hooters in Dublin...
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- FREMONT,CA ROY & RACHEL MILLS, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A 'HOOTERS'? I AM A 40-ISH MOTHER OF TWO, AND HAVE BEEN IN ABOUT 5 'HOOTERS' BETWEEN THE WEST COAST & OKLAHOMA. [THEY HAVE THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS!!!]I THINK FOR HOOTERS SAKE IF THEY WERE CLOSER TO THE BUSINESS PARKS IT WOULD BE A BETTER LOCATION FOR THEM-NEAR THE OTHER RESTAURANTS. HOOTERS IS UNIQUE! HAVING BEEN TO SOME OF THEIR RESTAURANTS I NEED TO SAY THAT NOT ONE OF THEM HAD ANY CUSTOMERS WHO WERE RUDE OR ABNOXIOUSLY INTOXICATED. IN EACH RESTAURANT: THE ATMOSPHERE IS FRIENDLY,THE WALLS WERE BRIGHT (LOTS OF WINDOWS),FLOORS WERE VERY CLEAN, & SEVERAL TELEVISIONS WERE SHOWING SPORTING EVENTS. (I REMEMBER GOING INTO BOB'S AT THAT LOCATION AND ACTUALLY HAD COCKROACHES IN MY BOOTH!) ALL 'HOOTERS' REALLY IS, IS JUST A SPORTS BAR, USUALLY FOUND NEAR A FREEWAY EXIT/ONRAMP. I'VE LIVED IN DUBLIN TOO. I'VE WALKED PAST THE DRUNKS AROUND THE BARS (NEAR OIL CHANGERS, NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU EXPRESSO HOUSE, NEAR ROUND TABLE, ETC)- AS WELL AS OUR HOMELESS. LET'S SEE... THAT LEADS TO DRUNK DRIVERS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. [WHY DON'T YOU TRY TO CLOSE THOSE PLACES?] WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH A 'HOOTERS'? DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WAITRESSES/BARMAIDS WEARING TANKTOPS AND SHORTS? ['HOOTERS' EVEN HAVE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS; ONE OF WHICH, FOR THE GIRLS SAFETY, THEY CAN'T LEAVE WORK IN THEIR UNIFORMS. HAVING HAD A DAUGHTER WORK AT A STARBUCK'S ... ANYONE CAN SPOT THEIR OUTFITS LEAVING THEIR WORKPLACE.] LET'S SEE, BACK TO THE UNIFORMS .... DON'T ABOUT 80% OF THE RESIDENTS WEAR TANK TOPS & SHORTS AROUND TOWN MOST OF THE SUMMER? DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE COLOR, ORANGE? OR MAYBE, YOU PERCEIVE THE WORD 'HOOTER'S' FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN DEALING WITH THEIR MASCOT, AN 'OWL' - IF SO, SHAME ON YOU!!
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Kay - Dublin,CA I can't believe how close minded everyone is being about this! Have you ever been to a Hooters? I work at the one in San Francisco, and let me tell you- we dress more conservatively than most high school cheerleaders! And that's the least of your concerns. We all have to take a class with ABC to ensure none of our guests leave in an unstable condition, unable to drive. We call taxi's, "cut off" people when they've had too much to drink, and offer free sodas to designated drivers at a table where everyone else is drinking. We don't even serve hard alcohol! Only beer and wine. I know there are bars and pubs in Dublin already who DO serve hard alcohol. In my time working at the Hooters in San Francisco, we have mostly families in the daytime and the younger crowd at night. When kids come in we take pictures with them, give them balloons and pay special attention to them. I personally ask the host to seat me with children because jump roping and hula hooping with them makes my job all the more fun. I suggest you go in to a Hooters Resturant before you make such harsh judgements.
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- ,CA Obviously the author of this posting is basing their 'fears' on some generic ideas of what kind of person frequents Hooters.
"...it will increase traffic in Dublin, it will attract the wrong type of customers from outside Dublin which will lead to traffic accidents, drunk drivers or worse!"
Let's examine the above statement. Increased traffic in Dublin or any city is a necessary evil if a community desires visitors to frequent your town and spend their money. In general, Id imagine you wouldnt oppose an establishment that generated revenue for the city but didnt put your children at risk; and what a grand risk Hooters is to your children. Violence and sexual acts& Oh wait, Hooters serves food. Well get back to sex and violence in a moment.
I know; the drunks& Hooters sells alcohol and that leads to drunk driving... Pause; if memory serves me, Stuart Andersons Black Angus serves alcohol. As does Over the Boarder and Applebees. Hmmm, but those are family restaurants so they must not attract heavy drinkers/drunks. Last I checked, drunks were not an exclusive part of the Hooter chain.
Must be something else that is so offensive to you. Ive noticed while researching this response that there are several places one would acquire adult oriented material in Dublin; pornography and such. No porn at hooters. Tank tops and shorts, but no porn. Maybe you should direct your apparent over-abundance of energy towards these places of business. Better still, donate time to a charity and help the community you obviously care so much about.
Either you dont have children old enough to be in Junior High/High school or you are oblivious to what most children are wearing to school these days. You see more skin and cleavage at the local educational centers then you will at a Hooters. Truth be told, the Hooter Girls in SF are pretty much normal women, physically speaking. Not the buxom bimbos with saline-enhanced chests and low moral standards the uninformed often assume. Yes, well endowed women do work for Hooters. They also hire women that are less then physically enhanced. They must adhere to the city, county and state health boards rules just like any other establishment. Bottom line, they arent modeling undergarments, their selling food and an atmosphere
This brings me to the next point. No one is forcing you to frequent the Hooters. Im sure they will do very well without you as a customer. Ive visited the SF Hooters several times (with my Fiancée, I might add) and saw no children ogling the women. No children in the bar area. Honestly, I cant remember seeing any children at all. Just hard working men and women enjoy good food, wings in a friendly environment. Grown, fully capable adults that choose to frequent the establishment. The external appearance of the SF Hooters if no more risqué then a Victoria Secrets ad plastered on their store windows. Often, they only visible Hooter Girl is taking names at the door for the waiting list. (Two to three hour waiting list at times. Again, I refer back to the potential for revenue this establishment has. Most restaurants in Dublin would love to have that many people lining up to dine). The above mentioned person often wears a windbreaker, long sleeved shirt or other garments, usually wearing more the tourists in line.
Id like to get back to sex and violence. Ive never heard nor seen any acts of a sexual nature being performed at Hooters. Last performance I saw, was a room full of people doing the Hooter Pokey . Pretty sure their rendition of the infamous hokey pokey would be suitable for the average family; actually marginally fun as well. I bring up sex and violence due to the neighboring establishments in Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center. Best Buy sells almost every form of media available; music, movies and computer/video games. Many of their gaming titles are rated M which similar to an R rating at the movies. Their movies section contains every form of violence you could imagine, even stretching into the unique world of Japanese anime. Some of the titles offered at Best Buy boarder on soft-core porn. Alas, I see that theyve managed to exist in Dublin for several years now and the pimps and crack dealers have yet to move into Dublin. If youd like to see the violence and sex before it makes it to Best Buy, simply visit Regal Cinemas 20 and IMAX Hacienda Crossings. You can even purchase bargain matinee tickets, same violence and sex, less money. Again, I dont see anyone picketing the movie theater.
Finally, your comment regarding the wrong type of customer is completely thoughtless. If I was trying to attract people to my shopping center and hoping to bring in people that would spend money watching movies and buying electronic gadgets, Id be searching for an establishment like Hooters. Check your demographics, there arent nearly as many elderly people buying stereo equipment, video/computer gaming items and DVDs as there are young/middle-aged adults. Adding a Hooters to the shopping center has serious potential to retain visitors that would normally make their purchases and leave quickly. The demographics supplied on the Hooters website provide an interesting insight into who you can expect to see at Hooters.
The people who visit Hooters come from all walks of life, but most are male (70%) between the ages of 25-54. -Hooters.com Did You Know section.
The above mentioned site also provides information about HOO.C.E.F., the Hooters Community Endowment Fund. They have risen over $7 million for local and national organizations, such as the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Doesnt quite sound like the evil establishment you indicate in your posted response, but I digress. My original frustration was based on the comment above regarding the type of customer you expect. I am a frequenter of Hooters, as is my Fiancée. We are both educated, well rounded adults in our middle-late twenties. We work within the corporate world, established and seasoned veterans of our chosen trades. Although this is not a political issue, we hold liberal republican views, vote and participate in our local, state and federal government. I am a card carrying member of the NRA, a staunch supporter of our troops and take great pride in being an American. We are part of the future of this great country, the state and the cities within it, your city included. We are your neighbors, your co-workers and your sons/daughters. Before you cast judgment on those which you do not know, sit in judgment upon yourself.
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- ,CA Obviously the author of this posting is basing their 'fears' on some generic ideas of what kind of person frequents Hooters.
"...it will increase traffic in Dublin, it will attract the wrong type of customers from outside Dublin which will lead to traffic accidents, drunk drivers or worse!"
Let's examine the above statement. Increased traffic in Dublin or any city is a necessary evil if a community desires visitors to frequent your town and spend their money. In general, Id imagine you wouldnt oppose an establishment that generated revenue for the city but didnt put your children at risk; and what a grand risk Hooters is to your children. Violence and sexual acts& Oh wait, Hooters serves food. Well get back to sex and violence in a moment.
I know; the drunks& Hooters sells alcohol and that leads to drunk driving... Pause; if memory serves me, Stuart Andersons Black Angus serves alcohol. As does Over the Boarder and Applebees. Hmmm, but those are family restaurants so they must not attract heavy drinkers/drunks. Last I checked, drunks were not an exclusive part of the Hooter chain.
Must be something else that is so offensive to you. Ive noticed while researching this response that there are several places one would acquire adult oriented material in Dublin; pornography and such. No porn at hooters. Tank tops and shorts, but no porn. Maybe you should direct your apparent over-abundance of energy towards these places of business. Better still, donate time to a charity and help the community you obviously care so much about.
Either you dont have children old enough to be in Junior High/High school or you are oblivious to what most children are wearing to school these days. You see more skin and cleavage at the local educational centers then you will at a Hooters. Truth be told, the Hooter Girls in SF are pretty much normal women, physically speaking. Not the buxom bimbos with saline-enhanced chests and low moral standards the uninformed often assume. Yes, well endowed women do work for Hooters. They also hire women that are less then physically enhanced. They must adhere to the city, county and state health boards rules just like any other establishment. Bottom line, they arent modeling undergarments, their selling food and an atmosphere
This brings me to the next point. No one is forcing you to frequent the Hooters. Im sure they will do very well without you as a customer. Ive visited the SF Hooters several times (with my Fiancée, I might add) and saw no children ogling the women. No children in the bar area. Honestly, I cant remember seeing any children at all. Just hard working men and women enjoy good food, wings in a friendly environment. Grown, fully capable adults that choose to frequent the establishment. The external appearance of the SF Hooters if no more risqué then a Victoria Secrets ad plastered on their store windows. Often, they only visible Hooter Girl is taking names at the door for the waiting list. (Two to three hour waiting list at times. Again, I refer back to the potential for revenue this establishment has. Most restaurants in Dublin would love to have that many people lining up to dine). The above mentioned person often wears a windbreaker, long sleeved shirt or other garments, usually wearing more the tourists in line.
Id like to get back to sex and violence. Ive never heard nor seen any acts of a sexual nature being performed at Hooters. Last performance I saw, was a room full of people doing the Hooter Pokey . Pretty sure their rendition of the infamous hokey pokey would be suitable for the average family; actually marginally fun as well. I bring up sex and violence due to the neighboring establishments in Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center. Best Buy sells almost every form of media available; music, movies and computer/video games. Many of their gaming titles are rated M which similar to an R rating at the movies. Their movies section contains every form of violence you could imagine, even stretching into the unique world of Japanese anime. Some of the titles offered at Best Buy boarder on soft-core porn. Alas, I see that theyve managed to exist in Dublin for several years now and the pimps and crack dealers have yet to move into Dublin. If youd like to see the violence and sex before it makes it to Best Buy, simply visit Regal Cinemas 20 and IMAX Hacienda Crossings. You can even purchase bargain matinee tickets, same violence and sex, less money. Again, I dont see anyone picketing the movie theater.
Finally, your comment regarding the wrong type of customer is completely thoughtless. If I was trying to attract people to my shopping center and hoping to bring in people that would spend money watching movies and buying electronic gadgets, Id be searching for an establishment like Hooters. Check your demographics, there arent nearly as many elderly people buying stereo equipment, video/computer gaming items and DVDs as there are young/middle-aged adults. Adding a Hooters to the shopping center has serious potential to retain visitors that would normally make their purchases and leave quickly. The demographics supplied on the Hooters website provide an interesting insight into who you can expect to see at Hooters.
The people who visit Hooters come from all walks of life, but most are male (70%) between the ages of 25-54. -Hooters.com Did You Know section.
The above mentioned site also provides information about HOO.C.E.F., the Hooters Community Endowment Fund. They have risen over $7 million for local and national organizations, such as the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Doesnt quite sound like the evil establishment you indicate in your posted response, but I digress. My original frustration was based on the comment above regarding the type of customer you expect. I am a frequenter of Hooters, as is my Fiancée. We are both educated, well rounded adults in our middle-late twenties. We work within the corporate world, established and seasoned veterans of our chosen trades. Although this is not a political issue, we hold liberal republican views, vote and participate in our local, state and federal government. I am a card carrying member of the NRA, a staunch supporter of our troops and take great pride in being an American. We are part of the future of this great country, the state and the cities within it, your city included. We are your neighbors, your co-workers and your sons/daughters. Before you cast judgment on those which you do not know, sit in judgment upon yourself.
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Kerry - Dublin,Ca The location is all wrong - why not Walnut Creek along the strip of other bar like locations.
Dublin is supposed to be a quite family like kind of town - Not short shirts & shorts not to mention the kind of crowd it will bring in!!
Who would allow this for Dublin?????
Its just WRONG!!
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Jamie Ferreira - Dublin,CA It's just a HOOTERS for Christ's sake! They're not opening a Hustler club! Jeez! I am a female and I know I am not offended!
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Not So Concerned - Dublin,CA I live in dublin, never received anything from hooters. Traffic increase is just rediculous.
First, people going to hooters not living in dublin will take 580 and will be on dublin streets for less than 200 yards. Second, it's just a sports bar/restauraunt. If you've ever been to a hooters, you'd be less concerned. Did you get up in arms when the movie theater came to town? Or how about when they opened the Outback? I think not. Do some research before you respond the way you have.
Speaking of property value, I think the increase of places to eat, and national chains will increase, not decrease values. Most important is to revitalize that area of town so that our side of dublin doesn't lose value as the other side (the newer side) increases in value.
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Ron Orlando - San Ramon,CA I think its great and u should lighten up . If you never have been to one its no different than a chevys or chilies. Thanks a million Ronald.Also I dont think it will lower the price of your home
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bigowl - dublin,ca its now open! I hope you open your mind to new and exciting ideas as well.
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Resident - Dublin,CA This is the type of close-minded, selfish, boiler-plate response that should sicken any self thinking individual. Why should a resident 6 miles away from the place of business have any deciding factor on a buisness that would never impact them? As for the self-rightous complainers that actually live within a walk to this location, what proof do you have of property values declining? What studies have you provided stating this absurd comment? How many individuals homes and property has actually gone down or plateau in value due to ANY development within our city? It will increase to the chagrin of first time home buyers. The only reason anyone considers this fine town "upscale" is purely due to property values. Cost of living does not equate to being "upscale". Why not consider new development and city revenue as direction towards being and "upscale" city? Does anyone truly believe the existence of one restraunt (or a dozen for that matter) can effect a town's status? If anything, you should be more concerned at the existing outdating and delapidated looking places of buisness instead of new development. I am so glad you are concerned for me. What would I do if I didn't have you to look out for me ... maybe think for myself? Who are you to speak for my children? How dare you. Perhaps you should actually use parenting skills rather than place your militant views out in the open for other mindless drones to follow. What business doesn't increase traffic? Do you propose to ban every business? How about new churches, grocery stores, gas stations, child day care ... would you like to ban all those as well? Exactly what is a "wrong type" of customer. Well, if your allowed to specify this, perhaps we should decide also who is the "wrong type" of resident. Should we not build apartments and only build single family homes since the apartments would attract the "wrong type" of resident. How dare you. Or worse? Are you stating that Hooters customers are rapists and murderers? Perhaps a neighbor or a friend of your neighbor goes there ... what would you say to them? Would you tell them to their face that they're worse than a drunk driver? Please, community, think for yourself.
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Brendan - East Bay,CA I'm a far right winger, but your a damn fool. shut up already.
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K Man - Dublin,Ca I am very upset over Hooter's coming to Dublin. It is insulting to a community that focuses on family. This is the one area where people can live and know that it is a clean and safe area. It will and has attracted the wrong type of people. Surprisingly, it is causing trouble already for marriages in the area. Business men who are inviting my husband out for business are going to Hooters. The meetings are taking much longer than would be and the focus is lost while these grown men are gauking at young 20's girls. I have daughters and this is a huge disappointment. My daughter who is 11 already is disgusted and can't believe what our society has come to. All these young children are getting anymore is that sex is what everything is about whether it is watching a television commercial or just going out to eat. The images of what is beautiful is completely distorted. This
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monica - Antioch ,ca hooters is a family restaurant and do not confuse it with a strip joint. wake up and smell the coffe. I heard utah is a wonderful place for people who are extremly dull. Maybe you should look into living there. I am sure it will live up to your standards of living.
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Kurt Spindler - Herndon,VA Although Hooters may be new to Dublin and Northern California in general, it is a restaurant chain that has been around for a long time. In fact, it has been well established for over twenty years now! This includes a longtime presence now in such affluent communities as Fairfax, VA outside of Washington, D.C., and even Newport Beach in Orange County, down in Southern California. I don't believe that Dublin ranks higher than Newport Beach in prestige and affluence. The same ridiculous fears were expressed by residents of Vernon Hills in the northern suburbs of Chicago, who also thought they were more of a special community than they actually are. To them, a new Hooters restaurant involved a fear of the unknown also. Hooters appeal is broad based, and their customers include women, couples, families, and even children. They even have birthday celebrations for children in the restaurant. The only things that it will contribute to Dublin is a wider choice of dining establishments, and an increase in tax revenues. You should consider yourself a community proud to have been chosen by them as a franchise site. By the way, this community that you are urging people to listen to is probably comprised solely of older women. Am I correct?
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Rafiki - Spain,EU
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Hi. I'm from far Europe (Madrid, Spain) and I have a friend living in Dublin, CA. I will like to visit him soon. Any hints or ideas. Thanks.
Is it growing?, I don't know, I'll see when I visit you.
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Christa - Dublin,CA
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I just wanted to let you know that on Nov. 4th Coldplay's new DVD will be hitting stores. However, for one nite only on Nov. 3rd, the DVD will be screened all over the country...Dublin being one of the cities! Check out http://www.regalcm.com/ for more information, and to purchase advance tickets online.
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Big Dan - fresno,ca
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Where can a brutha get a table dance within 20 miles of this place Dublin or Pleasanton!~?
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RJ - Dublin,CA
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Did anybody notice that Money Magazine rated Dublin as one of the most desireable places to live? It came in #10, with Danville #7, Pleasanton #11, San Ramon #13, and Livermore #14 in the Western Region with a population of under 100,000. We should be proud of the city, whether we live in the Eastern or Western part of town.
http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/cities_table/
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Catrina - Dublin,CA Thanks, for the info. I feel proud,& fortunate to live in such a great community!
I have lived in S/Ramon,& now Dublin for the last
10 yrs. RE:Growth- Yes,It is getting congested around Dublin Blvd/Hacienda/Hopyard/Dougherty during commute times-but not nearly as bad as when I lived in Danville & S.Ramon,- anywhere near Crow Canyon/Downtown area during commute times. Because there's more Jobs-Big Companies in Pleasanton,& S.Ramon-Dublin being in the middle-gets affected. I only hope the economy & cost of living can allow me to continue to live here!
C
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Haitao - Alameda,CA
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Planned growth is good...but I heard that builders are getting greedy and build more new homes than orginally planned.
Do we have new child care, libraries, hospitals to support these many people? Dublin doesn't even have its own hospital yet
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The AlphaBeta Man in Blue - Dublin,Ca
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I think that the growth in Dublin is bad. I feel we need to pay more attention to our town history. We wanted to demolish our first shopping center San Ramon Village (Shamrock Village) to build a Ralphs supermarket. The plan was put on hold luckily. We also should put a community park where Romley's Market was so we can expose the old St. Raymonds Church. Finally I feel having a Hooters at the former Coco's restaurant site is the worst idea ever! The restaurant will give Dublin a very bad image.
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Jeff - Livermore,CA It is very obvious that you have never been to a Hooters. My wife and young kids love the buffalo wings, buffalo shrimp, steak sandwiches, chicken strips and curly fries at Hooters. For a sports-fan, the many TV showing a wide variety of sporting events and highlight shows is a treat. For anybody condemn a entire franchise based on one aspect of the business should go check out your local McDonald's french fry grease pit, or your KFC flavor injected chicken or a up-scale steakhouse that offers it's cheapest plate from $30, which is an affordable family restaurant...NOT. What is Dublin's image; a family town that offers lots of fast-food opportunities versus upscale snobish dining that the average family can not afford to dine together. Or should Dublin's image include a competitive free enterprise system that provides something for everyone, even the uneducated, yet opinionated crowd. My parents always taught me to not "knock it, if you haven't tried it." Everything, like everyone, deserves a chance.
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John - Antioch,CA
I must disagree to the comment about Hooters. This is a fine way to showcase the natural beauty that God has placed in the community.
This also creates a positive image for dublin as the employees are each proof that dublin is filled with great people.
Of course, people that are unable to curb their own worldly thoughts will find themselves offended by their own lack of self control. To appreciate beauty in a lustfull manner is a byproduct of our creation.
Dublin is doing very well with it's current growth. How many other cities can fit five houses in the space that should only hold three?
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G Rowth - Dublin,CA If you were not raised in dublin, SHUT UP regarding growth problems. You are no better than the long line of people that led and followed you here. Oh, now that you are here it's ok to stop? Close the door guys, I am here. How very arrogant. You have the right to talk about growth when you pony up and go back from whence you came. Growth is inevitible considering the economic situation of the valley. It brought you here... "Scrub-lin" is always and will always be "scrublin". It's a not so terrible place to live if you can't afford to live somewhere nice. You build a nice house in a scrub town and think that makes the town better? it was scrub-lin when you got here, it's still scrub-lin now. fyi: you can't polish a turd. it just makes it worse.
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Rob - Walnut Creek,CA
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I have read the messages posted to this site and I am disappointed that there is such hard feelings in the Community. It is clear that there is a vast devide between the "West-Siders" (Old) and the "East-Siders" (New). As for me.. I will be an East-Sider in the fall and plan on doing my part to bring the Community together. My decision to move to Dublin was simple.
- Affordable Housing
- Centrally Located
- Upscale Area (Tri-valley)
- Community
Change and growth is unavoidable. I do believe however that it should be metered, structerd and most of all fair. We need to invest in the West-Side, we need to build Schools and Hospitals, and we need to improve transportation. These should come hand-in-hand.
We don't need a Hooters.
See you all in the fall.
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PK - Walnut Creek,CA From this post: "I have read the messages posted to this site and I am disappointed that there is such hard feelings in the Community. It is clear that there is a vast devide between the "West-Siders" (Old) and the "East-Siders" (New). As for me.. I will be an East-Sider in the fall and plan on doing my part to bring the Community together"
***Much like this Walnut Creek poster, I too am coming from Walnut Creek and will be living on the East Side ...actually just around the Corner from the Hacienda Crossings area in apartments also across from Sybase. I have been reading several posts here. I find it interesting--I never knew there was such discontent among Dublin peeps. I will be moving to Dublin due to its convient location to both BART as well as most importantly it allows my spouse, a much better commute time to Silicon Valley area, as well as to the San Jose Airport. [Spouse's job requires occasional flight] Additionally, living in Walnut Creek--it just seems way to conjested in Walnut Creek and I find myself making my trips to the grocery store at off-peak traffic hours..not just when I would like to do it--say before regular normal dinner hours. Although, that means I loose my parking spot should I leave the property after 5pm...which means I will be carrying grocerys from a few blocks away upon my return from the store...oh..it is just too much! Also, Walnut Creek people are not exactly super friendly---business owners and employees are super friendly in general in Walnut Creek, but I suppose that is because they must be to have business in Walnut Creek. However what is most interesting to me is that several West Dublin peeps are upset with people like me and my spouse moving into the new East Dublin area. Myself, I grew up in a highly rural area--so I do understand where you are coming from regarding issues of home, family, schools, traffic, new people you do not know,---yet at the same time I find it interesting to see these type of viewpoints in Northern California--so close to Silicon Valley. California as a whole is far more technological than most of the nation...I think that is really nifty. Perhaps it is because I am of Gen-X that I see things this way...but think for moment: that-technology is what has provided 'progress' in both my spouse and myself career-wise as in family lives too--[ie. email to keep up with my out-of-town rural family members whom I miss so muchly, high-speed internet for more convient use of chat & video conferencing to same out-of-town family/friends--mobile phones, and VoIP home phone] I chose the Dublin apt location for the reasons above as well as the fact that it supports my high tech lifestyle. Technology is not to be feared--nor is this growth in your community---but understand that unfortnately areas of town where the peeps as many of you self-proclaimed-'blue-collar' familys dwell will probably not be the first item for the city to work on due to the fact that you do not have money to be one of the shapers and movers in politics---nor are you an investor, builder, or local government offical, nor are many of you requiring the ammendites that my spouse and I require for our careers--like nearby BART, nearby shopping/entertainment, high-speed internet/digtial cable--your best advantage is to be a registered voter for your county. I say this not to purposefully anger and upset you..that is not my aim, I say this...because I grew up like you...and I know. And I am also in favor of a distinctly beautiful downtown area for Dublin---after reading the history on this website, I think this city would be oh so much special and its quaint uniqueness brought to the foreground with a prominent downtown area. If Pleasant Hill did it, it can happen in Dublin too. A large and expansive Dublin downtown area would, in my subjectivity, be way to much. My spouse and I, whom live in Walnut Creek actually perfer the downtown part of Pleasant Hill--with the bookstore, small stores and shops, movie theatre, and Albertsons as versus the mass confusion of downtown Walnut Creek shopping and cafes. [not to mention another parking issue!] Downtown Pleasant Hill is new, yet at the same time..is not a montronsity visually and was designed with integration into the public quite nicely. It does not appear to terribably out of place and it encourages pedestrians. So a large and expansive Dublin downtown area would, in my subjectivity, be way to much. So a small lovely little downtown Dublin area could make eastern Dublin areas--like the Hacienda Crossings a secondary aspect for newcomers. And, it may even change the feelings both East and West siders have--build a community not a divide. I am changing my voter registration to Alameda County. =)
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hsbhr - gugrueg,gr
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iwant some tequitos
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Tammy - Dublin,CA
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Recently, the Dublin Mayor and City Council voted 4 to 1 in favor of building IKEA.
I would like to remind the citizens of Dublin as well as the surrounding community what this would mean. An additional 16,000 cars going to and from IKEA on each and every Saturday. That would be like commuting 6 days a week. Not to mention the extra noise and air poolution that it would bring to the city. The City of Dublin will never be the same again and would be synonymous with IKEA. "You live in Dublin, that's where IKEA is."
IKEA mentioned time after time at the March 16th City Council meeting that there would be no increase in traffic once IKEA was built and cited statistics only from San Jose and surrounding areas. They did not include in their statistics any city from the Central Valley including Brentwood, Tracy and Stockton travelling to IKEA. They also stated that people would be taking BART to shop at IKEA. Yet, I've never seen one person carrying a piece of furniture they just purchased on BART. They are also planning on building a 99 Foot sign. The sign at Hacienda Crossings is 75 feet.
I strongly urge the City Residents of Dublin and the surrounding Tri-Valley to let the Mayor and City Council members before April 6th know that you DO NOT want this IKEA to be built in your community. Don't let the Mayor and City Council insult the citizens by telling us that the traffic won't be a problem because it will. A Huge problem. You know this because you drive in it every morning and evening to go to and from work. The Mayor and City Council members do not.
The decision to build should not always be based on money. Sometimes you just say enough is enough because it's the right thing to do. If you do not say NO now, it will be too late. Once it's built, it's here to stay and will change our community forever.
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PK - Walnut Creek,CA Do you know the location for this IKEA store in Dublin? I am just curious where they will put it...the IKEA in Emeryville is the only one I have been too--its too big ..and always crowded. I understand your concerns. Thanks. -PK.
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Raghu Hanumanthaiah - Dublin,CA I have been to Emeryville and seen what a mess, traffic wise, IKEA has created there. I for one, would say Dublin, will be and remain the armpit of the Tri-Valley, if it goes trhough with it. I will be a very unhappy Dublin Resident.
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Jan Sarkany - Dublin,ca Did you ever think about people traveling back and forth on 580/680 wanting to stop and ck out Ikea, the shops,restaurants and SPEND MONEY. While they're here, they may want to shop for a new car or see a movie and SPEND MONEY. What about picking out a new pet at the beautiful SPCA a few blocks away. Wouldn't a stop in Dublin for a meal and a movie be great on a Friday afternoon instead of the grueling traffic to the east? Traffic is less hectic later in the evening.People can take a ride on Bart to Dublin, because they've never been out this way and they've heard about great shops all located close together. Not everyone is going to walk out spending $1,000 on furniture.There are going to be many more people spending $100 with stuff they can carry. You can check out the products and order on line or Ikea can set up delivery.Did you know that? No need to lug it on Bart. What's the big deal with the sign? Are there homes on the freeway facing the sign? Sounds like they only use 580/680 to go anywhere, like out of Dublin? We are very happy Ikea is coming here and have been waiting for the last couple of years and wish it was hear sooner as planned-it's long over due. Can't wait to see the construction trucks on the site. We've lived here 14 yrs and appreciate all the great shops and restaurants built since Bart and not having to go out of Dublin to have fun at any cost.
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Resident - Dublin,CA Go Ikea.
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tom - Livermore,CA
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The City of Dublin has express its concerned about the growth of Livermore's airport however, Dublin was not concerned about the traffic on 580 when the new Ikea was approved. The cities in the Tri-Valley need to work together and plan for the growth of the whole valley.
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Jennifer - Pleasanton,CA
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We are growing way too fast. Not only are they building too many homes here, but they are building homes that look like doll houses 2 inches apart from each other. Stop Kaufman and Broad from building these homes. Instead of building 50 homes in one square mile, how about building 5 beautiful homes in that same area that actually have front and backyard space! The amount of stop lights that are springing up is ridiculous. Instead of finding new stop lights for city workers to build, we should send the city workers out to uninstall all of the USELESS stoplights we have put in. Keep our our tri-valley beautiful and exclusive or we will become a San Jose-esque congested city before we know it.
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Audrey - Pleasanton,CA
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We moved from Southern Cal 3 yrs ago and have been quite happy with the Pleasanton/Dublin area. However, recently as we drive past the Foothill/Dublin Blvd. intersection, my 5year old has noticed that Coco's is no longer there. She has now noticed the new sign up for Hooter's, and has been asking what it is, and if we can go there once they are open. I am very disappointed in Dublin's allowing an establishment like Hooter's to open in this area. The people that are drawn to an establishment such as Hooter's, are not the kind that we enjoy being near. This type of growth only brings down the class of the city, and has caused us, and probably others, to change our route to businesses in Dublin on Dublin Blvd, such as Safeway, Panda Express, Mervyn's, Target, Good Guys, etc. and have us shop instead in Pleasanton and San Ramon. We have already changed our supermarket from the Safeway at Dublin Blvd and 680 to the Albertson's on Hopyard. Our last community was Huntington Beach, and when the Hooter's opened there, it was in the lower class part of town. My comments for the current growth for the city of Dublin is that they are doing a good job at setting themselves apart from the places that people *would* want to live.
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Rusty - Alamo,CA I will be going to Dublin more to eat at Hooters. Thanks
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PK - Dublin,CA Just curious if you have EVER been to Hooters? I am female and I love going there for the hotwings are awesome! I go there with my husband and we are not 'low class' as you claim people are that go to Hooters. We are both professionals with something like, um called intelligence. Hooters girls are different ethnicitys and different shapes and sizes. The girls wear short shorts with the thickest control panty hose I have ever seen--so its like they are wearing dance leotards. In fact, I bet they are wearing dance leotards. I mean afterall, its not a Tit Bar. I bet if your daughter is in a dance leotard you do not think that is too skimpy. Besides..its not about the seeing the girls, its about the awesome bar & grill food that makes Hooters good, plus my husband likes that they have tv screens everywhere for 'the game.' You know...seriously, you and your spouse should just go check it out before you go off saying what little you know about Hooters. That is the problem with mouthy people like yourself---you do not experiece something before you have an opinion on it. I am glad I am not a lemming like you.
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Haitao - Alameda,CA
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I have not seen anyone who concerned about school. We have tons of new homes in the east part of Dublin but there is no new school. They keep talking about build Fallon middle school in the Dublin Ranch, but year after year, nothing happened. We are extremely disappointed
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Haitao - Dublin,CA This is a response I got from Debra that I think is worth posting here. I totally agree with her that we should have a high school in E. Dublin. I just don't know how to make it happen...
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Response by : Debra K
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Sadly, the developers got everything they wanted from Guy Houston. They should have been required to save space and build a high school in E. Dublin. It is a horrible drive for families to get their kids to Dublin High and Wells Middle School. If a child is ill or injured at school, the time of a parent to respond is beyond acceptable. In addition, Dublin High School and Wells Middle School are bursting at the seams. Wells will get better if the new elementary/middle school ever opens, but the high school is to be forever crammed. If you have been watching the school board meetings on channel 28, you are ready to tar and feather some of the board members, as well as the superintendent. Election time is closing in. Pay attention. Who was against the math waiver and finally voted yes after two hours of political grandstanding and refering to children who have trouble with math in a derogatory manner? Who had a snotty comment about the conditions at Dougherty? Who votes in a block with two members (who are not up for re-election) who advocated lying to the state govt. about a FOUR-YEAR-OLD compliance issue? If you said he looks like a walking weeble, you get the brass ring. By the way, the Dublin School District has been seriously out of compliance regarding English learning students (i.e., they have been knowingly breaking the law). A newspaper reported that to be qualified for a Distinguished School Award, there could be no compliance issues. Who lied to the Distinguished School Award Committee?
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Michael Mora - Pleasanton,Ca
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Dublin's image is steadily going down hill and it is the subject of many jokes and who can blame people.
Littering the hills with homnes and adding an Ikea and a Hooters? We deserve more restaurants (why not knock down the Wards auto store that has been closed for years?) Dublin has built so many homes and the population has grown so drastically that you can never find a place to eat without waiting 45 minutes.
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Martin Mcfly - dublin,Ca
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I am all for a Hooters if you give Dublin a a bar with scantily clad men walking around in jock straps as well. Equal opportunity!
I think it would be great to have a gay and lesbian bar too. If Dublin City council is so in favor of growth then they have to keep up with the growing gay community as well.
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Preston Smith - Dublin,CA
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People who have moved to Dublin in the past twenty years and complain about city growth partake in the "law of the funnel." After they have moved in, now the city should start controlling growth. In other words, their rules should apply to everyone... (except for themselves) Then the next house is built, and suddenly that family believes the same thing.
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Tammy G.S. - Dublin,CA
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I think it is fenomenal to see Dublin expanding, because it shows that this areas is doing well economically. I am concerned about traffic, because I-580 is a parking lot every day starting around 3pm until after 6pm. I hope that city of Dublin and city of Livermore will address the issue and consider expanding BART.
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Jas - Dublin,Ca
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I have lived in the older (West) part of Dublin for only 6 years, but I love this side of town. My neighborhood has been a great place to raise my children, and I love Dublin Elementary. Although our home is too small, I will never leave Dublin! My husband works in San Ramon so the commute is wonderful, and we could not afford to buy a home now, anywhere in the area, and I don't know how people are doing it. The prices in Dublin used to be so affordable. Although I haven't been here long, this is the only "home" (Dublin) my children know. I want them to grow up here in this community...I do miss the old theater! And I am hoping that the Shannon Cummunity Center Park will last! I rarely go to the East side of Dublin, and usually go toward San Ramon instead. Mostly out of habit. I do think that they should do something with the empty buildings, like on the corner of Alcosta and SRV Blvd. behind the Shell. Not knock them down, but put SOMEthing there! And I am a die hard Ralph's shopper-- I love that OLD Ralph's on Regional/Amador Valley. I will continue to shop around my neighborhood, and support the businesses on this side of town as well. And I wish the Library had stayed put, although the new one is very nice! Change is hard, especially for those that have been here so long.
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tsimmons - dublinc,ca It's great that you love Dublin.
I would suggest you keep your tax dollars in Dublin even if that means having to visit East Dublin instead of San Ramon.
Doing this will be a splendid way to contribute to this city.
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JR - east coast,us
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My wife and I are thinking of moving into the Dublin Ranch Village townhomes. Any thoughts? Will the home prices appreciate in the coming months? Will the new development be a juggernot and a traffic nightmare?
Thanks!
JR
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Rob - Dublin,CA Appreciate.... We put our deposit down at the Dublin Ranch Courtyards in January and closed in August with an $80,000 (16%) gain. I believe that the prices will sky-rocket when they finish building the community and the new Grafton Street Village retail area.
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S. T. - Dublin,Ca Don't worry, you will make plenty of money here. People are paying above asking prices on many properties. With the idea of smart growth and transit oriented development occuring in Dublin, your townhome will appreciate far higher in a short amount of time. Dublin is the crossroads, with two major freeways and a BART station(commuter train) providing patrons with easy access to various destinations. Access to 2 Oakland and SFO airports can be done by train. This is not your ordinary boring suburb, it is an EDGE CITY.
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joe - sf,ca as long as you YUPPIES in dublin stay out there i am happy. please leave san fran we dont want anymore yuppies!
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Jen - Hayward,Ca
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Hey there love the site and I think Dublin is growing a little fast, but there is no way to control that. Its a Beautiful place to live.. If I could afford it i would have moved there.
If your a pet lover then check out this site for Bay Area Pet Lovers
www.bapets.com
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Jay - Thousand Oaks,CA I can't believe how many morons fall prey to the crap passed out by the growth moguls! The only way to save California is to reform our assinine open immigration policies. California does not need more people!
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todd - dublin,ca
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The following complaint was submitted on 10/8/2004 5:06:10 PM:
COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
Fitness 2000
7373 Village Parkway
Dublin, CA United States 94568
(925)828-1234
COMPLAINT INFORMATION:
Fitness 2000 has illegal and unethical business practices pertaining to membership termination. They refuse any and all requests to cancel monthly memberships, except those made in person. This isn't legal. I was unable to visit their facility in person and made many requests to cancel my membership via phone, fax, and us postal service. All attempts to cancel my membership were denied. Try it yourself, (925) 828-1234, and they'll tell you the same thing. What if I had moved out of the state?
I had a membership at Fitness 2000 for several years. I had a baby and couldn't go to the gym anymore. I called to cancel my membership. They refused to cancel over the phone. I requested to cancel via fax. They refused. I went to Fitness 2000 in person on 6-6-03 and filled out their termination form. They informed me I owed $22 for the month of June. I was reluctant to pay, as I had attempted to terminate my membership a month prior, I had not been to their facility since requesting to cancel and saw this as unethical. I asked them to bill me the $22 as I didn't have it with me and to cancel my membership. The next communication I received pertaining to this membership was on September 10, 2004, from Rickenbacker Collections Agency, informing me that I was placed for collections in the amount of $662.55. After a multitue of attempts to discuss this matter with Mike Patel (manager), I still have not had a returned call. I did speak with an acting manager on 10-8-04, Roger Topal, who said he would relay my message to Mike Patel. The ownership also owns V C International Inc, dba, Video Wine Party, and also another Fitness 2000 in Newark.
I will not pay anything to Fitness 2000 nor any collection agency as this contract termination process is illegal and unethical...and not very nice.
Todd
The bureau that will handle your complaint is:
Better Business Bureau
510 16th Street, Ste. 550
Oakland, CA 94612 -1584
Phone: (510) 238-1000
Fax: (510)238-1018
Email: complaints@oakland.bbb.org
WWW: http://www.oakland.bbb.org
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Rob - Dublin,CA *** PLEASE REMOVE THIS POSTING***
I AM SORRY FOR THE TROUBLE THIS PERSON IS EXPERIENCING BUT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE GROWTH OF DUBLIN.
THANKS!
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Lisa Spinelli - Dublin,CA
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If you ask me, It's about time! I've lived here for two years, and Dublin is getting bigger. It's great. I mean, yeah, all the long-time residents would probably miss all the hills and stuff, but it's all that land is going to be put into better use. I'm just not sure, about the education. I think Dublin should have another high-school, regardless of if we meet the student occupancy or not.
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Joseph Miller - Dublin,CA
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Maybe some perspective would be good. I was raised in a town of 3600 people in rural Illinois... one of those little towns who had their traditional downtown square devastated by the addition of a Wal-Mart. I've spent most of my adult life in Los Angeles working in the Real Estate field working with developers. Most of my family has moved to Dublin and has been there since the 70's... I still live in LA but now and then look to Dublin as a place to move to raise my new daughter... estimated birth date 12/18/04... and raise my adopted daughter, recently here from Russia... 14. There are good developers and there are bad ones...depending on your point of view. Usually the good ones are sensitive to the environment and try to build something that they can show their children with pride. The "bad" ones tend to build properties which are environmentally insensitive and are driven only by the profit per square foot motive. I've tried to align myself with the former.
I've read most of the comments here about the growth in Dublin and they resonate with the things that could have been said about Los Angeles or any other quickly growing community over the last 200 years. In short the growth is suffocating. But the growth is in proportion to our own affirmation of life as we know it...and therein lies the problem. We are a society that is too easily led by the nose by the clever advertisers pushing SUV's and cheap entertainment equipment upon us. And what we all really want is the house with the yard and white picket fence...the good schools...the clean air. But the price of our own growth works against this ideal. So we must find a way to compromise. Look at any European or Oriental city over 100 years old and you will see terrific mass transit well planned parks and commercial districts with mixed usage. These older cities were planned for the horse and carriage and gradually accommodated themselves to cars. Dublin and Los Angeles and thousands of other American Town/Cities were all designed around the almighty auto. Most of the complaints on this website are about the congestion on the freeways. But how many of these autos are 1 passenger SUV's? The automakers make great profits off our desire to drive to the great outdoors and at every turn prefer to shove a Navigator down our throats when a Matrix might have been more suitable or even a bike might have been an option. And now we feel we must buy a Hummer so that our family might survive if a Navigator should hit us. It spirals out of control. No we can't have it both ways unless we rethink our lives and match up our reality with our dreams. The business section of Dublin has migrated and left a shell of what once was there. But that is the way growth works when it is not planned well. If you take the total left wing approach to growth you end up with towns like Santa Monica and West Hollywood or Berkeley which offer cheap rentals and limited growth and are very undesirable for developers because they hamstring you at every turn and minimize your profits. Building is a very dynamic process and is always profit driven. Money will seek its own level, always. If a place is just too much "trouble" then developers will simply move somewhere else. Observe any rent controlled city starting from New York City. They all suffer greatly because development is strangled out. Those who live there during rent control benefit and others wait around like vultures waiting for someone to die so they might get a rent controlled apartment. It brings out the basest segment of the socialist segment of society. And in short... doesn't work. But it takes 30 to 50 years to destroy a community and by then those who could have made a difference have died or moved on and those who are left behind have created a ghetto of rent controlled impoverishment. Profits are calculated on such basic human things as meals sold per hour, theater tickets sold per night and in the case of many newer Dublin residents how many copies of software sold per month. We all need to sleep somewhere, eat somewhere, grow our families somewhere and tolerate and hopefully embrace and encourage those next door to us who are trying to do the same. But what I see in most of the responses in this website is a clear tendency to shut out others who are seeking the same as us. This will not work... and has never worked in the past because we all have a basic mechanism built in to absorb aggravation. It's like the example of how to boil a frog. Put a frog in building water and he'll jump out. Put him in water that's slowly warmed to a boil and he'll swim around happily until he is cooked. This is what happened metaphorically to most communities. They are offered Big Box stores with acres of parking and then the citizens wonder what happened to the small town values. Gradually the small town feeling is lost to the forces of greed and unbridled growth. I compare it to the stupidity of green lawns in Los Angeles. In LA we basically live in a desert with imported water. But everyone clings to the Eastern ideal of a green lawn rather than a hydroponic garden. We have one of the slowest mile per minute traffic patterns in the western world but we vote against mass transit. What transit we did build was built underground (and therefore extremely costly) in an area that is prone to earthquakes. How wise was that? I predict that some day soon some clever developer will find a way to mix homes with commercial buildings so that those who work in Silicon Valley may have the option to live in Silicon Valley. The growth of Dublin and other communities nearby was driven by the great expansion of Silicon Valley but the homes that should have been built in the Silicon Valley did not keep up with the rapid expansion. The jobs and the homes, the schools, the hospitals, the shopping areas should be together, right? But this doesn't match up with our Great American Dream... Look at most European Cities the ground floor of a 4 story walkup was always commercial. The other 3 floors were residential. So if you want some food you may walk downstairs and find all the fresh food you want fresh from the farmers market on your block. You buy what you need that day and carry it home fresh. You do not need an SUV and a super-sized grocery cart. And you got some exercise and visited with some of your neighbors in the bargain. If you wanted a walk in a park... it was nearby... walking distance. If you have not seen how our ancestors from abroad have adapted then you will cling to the mentality of "growing grass in LA". In Dublin the image is more similar to the approach the folks in Oregon take to Californians. "Thanks for visiting, now leave your money with us and GO HOME." There will always be growth whether we agree with it or not. And of course the segments within our society that compound that growth pattern because of religious beliefs will be the very last to change and will come under fire from those who limit their families to 1 or 2 children. These are questions that will take generations to answer but in the meantime we must be wiser with our growth. We must use the model of older segments of society so that we build for people and families and not for the almighty car. In Japan you must have proof that you own a parking place before you are even allowed to buy a car. Dublin and its neighbors are all ripe for growth and will have growth whether growth is wanted or not. Let us put aside the small minded attitude that says "I'm here, you stay out". It lessens us as humans. Let us instead be wiser with our future growth and build communities rather than shopping destinations. A community offers the chance to work, sleep, eat and raise a family all within walking distance. Big box stores such as Ikea, Home Depot, Circuit City, Cosco etc. are all based upon volume sales. They breed a society of lots of large cars, big shopping carts... Large families, large bags of potato chips...a generally overweight... under exercised populace that is controlled by advertisement and the most base of human hungers. I watched with shame and sadness one family store after another go broke and close after Wal-Mart moved into my home town in Illinois. Wal-Mart promised jobs but all the jobs turned out to be minimum wage... which could not support a household as did the "Western Auto" store or any of the 30 or so stores that were Mom and Pop stores that had survived for the 50 years prior to Wal-Mart. So, give up the idea of no-growth. Its like asking your own neighbor to stop having kids. Instead lets build communities that offer work, homes, schools, hospitals, shopping and parks and bike paths all in one area. Lets re-examine our own personal transportation and see if we might walk or ride a bike rather than our SUV. I predict that the "big box" stores will also become fossils. We will probably use them to shop and compare and touch and feel the products... and then ultimately will make our purchase on the internet from a warehouse in South Dakota or somewhere with extremely low rent and lots of cheap labor. We will find ways to take the great environment we have and will use it more wisely to heat our homes with sunlight and power our cars with hydrogen. We will continue to grow, not just Dublin but all communities. Growth is good. With it comes prosperity and hope. Look at any midwestern farm community and you'll see towns that have not grown and have even shrunk since the 60's as more and more "corporate farmers" take up the plow and put the "family farmer" out of business. The towns shrivel and starve. Do not fear growth. Embrace it but vote to see that it is handled with wisdom and with thought and with a perspective of what has worked not just in the US but in other countries with older civilizations. Lets travel to see older civilizations, observe, broaden our minds and then we can make more educated opinions on the future growth of Dublin. We as a society do not always make the best decisions for our environment. We are the society that defaced an entire mountain with the faces of 4 presidents and then pay good money to go see it. We are the society that pays 30 to 50,000 for a car that can go 120 miles per hour but rarely goes over 25. We are the society that will cut down a 3000 year old redwood tree to build our decks for our bar-be-que. We are the society that has an over 30% obesity rate and also the highest gym membership rate in the world. We are a nation of conflicts... a great nation but also great conflicts... Let us hope to move and to grow with wisdom.
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Linda - Kamiah,Id
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I lived in Dublin CA from l979 to l984. It was just the right size then. I can't even imagine what it must look like now.
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Bill - Dublin,
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Without the growth of Dublin, not only will our housing prices plummet, our economy will be that of Russia. We need to build and plan for our future and our childrens future. Anyone that wants to halt the growth that we need should move to Stockton or further!!!!
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Haitao Jiang - Dublin,CA
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I am all for a brand new high school at the east side of Dublin. Dublin now spread so much, it doesn't make sense for us to drive 20 min to Dublin High from east end. Now that Fallon and Green are in the future plan, why not a new high school?
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p.j - DUBLIN,CA
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My ancestors help settle this town in the 1800's
I had the privilage of being raised on my grandparents cattle ranch not too far from the old cemetary. They worked hard to support this town that was to be named something else and not Dublin. They helped their neighbors and raised their children with all the values and respect that is now so needed in our society.
And now after moving to different areas of this valley, I am once again in Dublin. What do I think of it's growth....I personally do not like
the direction in which this town has been taken.
I feel the city "fathers" decided one day to create a special place all their own called
city hall and forget about the older section of Dulbin. I have been wondering for years WHEN
we were going to get a quaint downtown area
for foot traffic where you could pass a neighbor
and chat, where you could walk your dog and not be run over by the traffic, where you could feel
proud of the space you live in.
I don't feel proud of Dublin, and I know my
grandparents and mother wouldn't either.
To our city leaders who were elected....you
have a repsonsiblity to this community to get
this place together. Help the residents of our
town feel the pride I once did.
Thankyou to all the residents who have spoken
before me in favor of a downtown. I appriciate
your caring for the town I grew up in.
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Jeff Sarbak - Livermore,CA
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Dublin = City Council of w h o r e s in developer's pockets
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tc - Brentwood,ca I grew up in Dublin, we moved there in 1961. Talk about change!!!! I could watch the drive in movies from my bedroom window in the west hills!
There is a lot of history in Dublin, there is even a book that journals the 60's and 70's. It would be great if Dublin could stay simple and open so the original philosophy of a nice place to raise kids would remain. But I doubt that will happen. It's already so big and so busy. I moved east to get back to simple. I love Dublin, I will always have wonderful memories of growing up there. But progress = growth = money, which sometimes equals becoming what you never intended it to be. Good luck new Dublin, I will miss the old. Maybe now at least, the newspapers won't treat Dublin as the Tr-Valley step child with negative press and lack of recognition. (sorry to end with a sour note, but it's an old wound that is still healing). God bless~
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Julie Theule - Carlsbad,CA
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Not exactly related to question, but trying to contact City Planner Andy Byde.
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K. Johnson - Modesto,CA
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Alfredo - Dublin,Ca
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Growth is always a positive thing as long as you develop and plan the city carefully. My girlfriend and I where planning on buying in Dublin or Tri-Valley but the homes out here are beyond affordable. We make a combined income of a 100+ and I just don't see us in Dublin in the future. The average home is going for a rate of 850,000.00 Will this subside?
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Bert - Dublin,Ca
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After being away from Dublin for 25 years, my wife and I recently moved back. Alot of things have changed since I lived in the area. Change can be a good thing, and I do stress CAN BE! Some of the changes (I think) have been good, but not all of it! Are "supersized" chain stores the only way to go?
How about small businesses, not global corporations? How about a quality downtown area, where people can sit and talk, children can walk without fear being hit by a car. A place where other people would say, "we're going to Dublin to walk down their beautiful downtown area for the day" instead of going to Dublin to "rush in, rushing out"! Are we really want the perception of Dublin to be a drive-thru? Where is "quality of life", "quality of living".
Dublin is changing right now, and if it does matter how Dublin developes its self, then our local goverment officials that represent us should know! Business tax revenues are good, but at what expense? Don't be resigned!If you don't participate in creating what you want, then others will create it for you (same with voting).
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Nicole - Dublin,CA
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Dublin is my home; I have been here since 1980. My only reservation about the growth of Dublin is that cost of living is so high and it doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon. There are several families struggling for financial freedom (many have been here more than 40 years). Long time neighbors and friends are gone now because of how expensive it is.
I also feel that there arent sufficient recreational activities for pre-teens and young adults that dont include mom or dad's plastic. I think that the back yard bar-b-que was Dublins claim to fame growing up and now it's all about main stream products and entertainment and I don't feel comfortable raising my children in a community that relies on celebrity endorsed propaganda
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charles ray - dublin,ca
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I wish dublin would stop building affordable housing. Where on your birth certificate does it say that the city of Dublin is responsible to make sure everybody who wants a home in Dublin can have on?????
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Laura - OR now formerly Pleasanton,OR
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You can't stop the growth but I think Dublin as well as the rest of the Bay Area needs to address the cost of housing.
Many children can't afford to live near there parents which prevents then the support and care of their families, the ability to be near grandchildren etc. In addition as these parents grow older the senior care needed hat is often provided by close family is unavailable. The same holds true in reverse, young families who are established often cannot afford to bring aging loved ones nearby to care for them because of the cost of homes and living.
With the cost of property the homes that are being built frequently are two story and have the bedrooms upstairs. It is rare to see nice sized one storey homes yet this is the type of home that best suits the older person who may need a walker or have a temporary injury.
I think the environment that has been created is unhealthy and creating an unbalenced society where you have the wealthy and the poor who work in suppor services for min wage and can't affored homes and is pushing away the middle income and older resident.
Wish I could be there to take care of my parents!
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