latenite comment-77999 2013-01-08T18:59:59Z 2013-01-08T18:59:59Z Excellent article, William. I'm excited by the possibility of more downtown residents. Q: Did the population drop to "only 120" people in both Tract 9 and Tract 10 in 1970? As to the challenge of selling/renting housing with less parking, this is not likely to a problem. With lower parking minimums, the market gets more choice it what it wants. They can still build the same parking as before, if there is actually demand for it. Do you think the city should have continued to effectively subsidize parking to lure more residents downtown? Or do you think we need parking maximums to restrict the market from over-supplying parking? I see that we need a better pedestrian environment, but as you say that comes largely from higher population density--which is served by lower parking density. latenite 2013-01-08T18:59:59Z latenite comment-77322 2012-12-18T18:15:17Z 2012-12-18T18:15:17Z Just chiming in to say some people will really enjoyed the movie, and the 48 FPS 3D format. I certainly did, though it did take getting used to. I didn't mind the length at all and actually was surprised 3hrs had passed already when the credits rolled. latenite 2012-12-18T18:15:17Z latenite comment-75082 2012-10-23T20:30:26Z 2012-10-23T20:30:26Z I'm all for efforts to improve downtown. Rebranding is a good idea, and "Kay" is cool due to the historic significance etc. I have a problem with "The" Kay. Things named "The _____" are shortened versions of "The _____ Something". For example, people commonly refer to districts in San Francisco leaving off the "District", (The Mission, The Richmond, etc.). Also in Los Angeles (where freeways predate the interstate system, and were originally called The 101 Freeway, The 5 Freeway) they say The 101 and The 5. One more: "The Sacramento" refers to the river. No one says The Folsom Blvd, The Hollywood Way, etc. Why The K Street or The Kay Street? So... let's call it "The Kay District", and then drop District if we are lazy or too cool. Don't leave District off of any signage or official branding--that's silly (at least until the brand is well established). Or, just call it "Kay Street". That's simple and historically accurate too. Please, let's not make the officially branding "The Kay". latenite 2012-10-23T20:30:26Z latenite comment-73563 2012-09-14T21:43:40Z 2012-09-14T21:43:40Z I'm looking forward to this. Their burgers are tops, and it will be easily accessible from the Two Rivers Bike Trail. latenite 2012-09-14T21:43:40Z latenite comment-73215 2012-09-05T22:48:33Z 2012-09-05T22:48:33Z Freeport! I'd also love to see a way for bikes through the Downtown Plaza however it gets redone. That would make a continuous bike route on one street from river to Alhambra. Also bike boulevards: 13th Street, R Street, and O Street for a start. These are already pretty good routes, but could be excellent for beginner riders with some extra attention. latenite 2012-09-05T22:48:33Z latenite comment-73214 2012-09-05T22:44:21Z 2012-09-05T22:44:21Z O Street is a good candidate for a "bicycle boulevard". 13th Street is as well--it's the connection across Capitol Park. Both of these streets already don't have much through traffic. latenite 2012-09-05T22:44:21Z latenite comment-67907 2012-05-16T00:02:28Z 2012-05-16T00:02:28Z I think being at the light rail station is one of the best things about this project. Having lived by light rail at R/24th, the crossing gates are by far the loudest part. This location doesn't have gates, and I think many residents won't have a problem with the noise. latenite 2012-05-16T00:02:28Z latenite comment-63400 2012-02-07T20:19:16Z 2012-02-07T20:19:16Z I recommend checking out this humorous and informative video on proper bike locking from NYC Streetfilms. http://www.streetfilms.org/hal-grades-your-bike-locking/ latenite 2012-02-07T20:19:16Z latenite comment-62080 2012-01-10T17:50:40Z 2012-01-10T17:50:40Z If you want to get excited about velodrome racing, check out the true-story film The Flying Scotsman. latenite 2012-01-10T17:50:40Z latenite comment-61439 2011-12-17T17:59:49Z 2011-12-17T17:59:49Z I'm glad the program will be expanded. The bigger the system, the more usable. There need to be stations close to the LRT and Amtrak--especially if this is seen as a "last mile" solution. (Why isn't Zip Car at Sac Valley Station yet??) latenite 2011-12-17T17:59:49Z latenite comment-61289 2011-12-13T20:34:43Z 2011-12-13T20:34:43Z Everyone keeps making this assumption that HSR needs to directly pay for it self through the fare box. This is a red herring. How many new freeway lanes are directly paying for themselves? We need to remember that improving the transportation network (trains, roads, air, and so on) spurs economic development, so HSR can have big return on investment. latenite 2011-12-13T20:34:43Z latenite comment-56448 2011-09-01T17:06:40Z 2011-09-01T17:06:40Z It's really neat to see a little dessert district growing up around there. Within about a block and a half one can get dessert at Crepeville, Trey B Cakes, Ginger Elizabeth's, Yogurtagogo, and now Devine Gelateria. Now all we need is a pie place, they could do meat pies and dessert pies like Z Pie in Placerville. latenite 2011-09-01T17:06:40Z latenite comment-56290 2011-08-30T19:17:51Z 2011-08-30T19:17:51Z So with the Shingle Plan, the trail will never be continuous from Folsom to Placerville? What's the point of a 9 mile rail corridor? Obviously having both rail and trail between Folsom and Placerville would be great, but having one each for part of the way is kind of silly. What are these "speeders"? Are they like private mini-locomotives? Will there be no excursion rail option for the public? latenite 2011-08-30T19:17:51Z latenite comment-54805 2011-08-09T16:36:14Z 2011-08-09T16:36:14Z William, do you know if there will be additional pedestrian/bicycle access tunnels to access the rail yards development--not just the platforms? It would be a shame if they skipped on this and made everyone walk up over on the 5th and 6th street bridges. latenite 2011-08-09T16:36:14Z latenite comment-45297 2011-02-08T19:08:06Z 2011-02-08T19:08:06Z Great job with the photos and descriptions of each buildings past and future! I'm excited about this project. I really like the aesthetics of D&S's previous downtown/midtown projects. I think we just might be ready for the 500 capacity music venue by the time it opens now that we are starting to actually have sold out shows at Harlow's. It should fit nicely between Harlow's and Ace of Spades (Empire) size-wise. @RPH if only we could move I-5! ...or deck over it at least. latenite 2011-02-08T19:08:06Z latenite comment-45296 2011-02-08T18:54:03Z 2011-02-08T18:54:03Z Five blocks along a great walking street like J, is not far. Other venues on the street have the same parking situation (only on-street or public lots several blocks away), and they do fine. It's good that the theater is trying to accommodate, and that the city will work with them on this, but the city should do away with minimum parking standards altogether. There are about 4 homes for every car in america already. latenite 2011-02-08T18:54:03Z latenite comment-45294 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z Any clarification on the dates? Closing on the 5th, but having the sale Friday and Saturday...which Fri and Sat? latenite 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z latenite comment-34156 2010-08-03T19:44:29Z 2010-08-03T19:44:29Z "A $17 million transit-oriented development grant is being used to build the Fifth Street bridge." The transit-oriented development funds are being used to build a bridge for cars? The various bus lines serving the multi-modal center will probably use the bridge too, but this seems like a disconnect. I don't want to hear about a lack of funding for features that will enhance access to alternative modes of transportation within the Railyards. That said, I'm very glad that the bridge work is continuing, as it's necessary to keep the project moving forward. latenite 2010-08-03T19:44:29Z latenite comment-33615 2010-07-27T17:09:05Z 2010-07-27T17:09:05Z No TVs! Duck confit Reuben! I hope they have plenty of vegetarian options as well. That ceiling looks great. latenite 2010-07-27T17:09:05Z latenite comment-3987 2009-02-27T20:29:53Z 2009-02-27T20:29:53Z A new Peet's Coffee just opened a couple of blocks from there. Coincidence? Same old story of the national brand moving in on the little guy. +1 for a shop at R and 27th. latenite 2009-02-27T20:29:53Z latenite comment-3986 2009-02-27T20:25:14Z 2009-02-27T20:25:14Z I really appreciate the partial closures. They allow bikes and pedestrians to take the shortest path, while encouraging drivers to keep to J, L, 16th, 28th, etc. Also, the City finally improved the H Street/21st Street closure by allowing left and right turns there, instead of just right, followed by another right at I Street/21st Street. latenite 2009-02-27T20:25:14Z latenite comment-3984 2009-02-27T20:06:43Z 2009-02-27T20:06:43Z It's currently illegal to do street performance on K Street, right? It's also illegal to ride a bike on K Street. When is the City going to let us use the public space they went through the trouble of creating by closing it to cars? latenite 2009-02-27T20:06:43Z latenite comment-3983 2009-02-27T19:59:07Z 2009-02-27T19:59:07Z This really is infuriating! Has the City made any plans for the supposed relocation public? It's sad that anyone has to live by the river, and the number of people doing so is increasing all the time. I would be surprised if there is any alternative for the 50 people being kicked out of the Berry. I guess the City's plan is to not provide any new housing and just pickup after the folks at the tent city (as they have been doing). I'd imagine it would be much easier to get/keep a job while living in an SRO compared to a tent! It would have been awesome to see the Berry as a budget hotel / SRO, like they used to be, and like several other project in other cities like the 500 West Hotel in San Diego. Got to stay there a while back. Great project. http://www.500westhotelsd.com/ latenite 2009-02-27T19:59:07Z