Meanwhile, refinery issues "root cause analysis" on Thanksgiving accident, says it had no idea that it had spewed toxic dust into the community, no mechanism for knowing if it happens again
Thank you for your thoughtful commentary. I strongly support reviving the amphitheater for a number of reasons, mainly the lack of entertainment options (some business establishments have acoustic and there are many activities for kids) and cultural activities. I see Martinez changing, with an influx of younger residents, and it's time we moved forward! I have lived in Martinez for 12 years and during that time I was aware of just a couple of events there. I see this as a lack of interest and creativity on the part of city management. As a San Franciscan I enjoyed endless opportunities for public events of all sorts and I think that with experienced and visionary management, programming and marketing the venue could attract a wide audience. It might not be a big moneymaker and the venue is rundown but it is worth trying a modest re-opening that need not cost big bucks. I would happily volunteer to get this enterprise off the ground and gather support for doing so. BTW the idea of permanent structures such as hotels and restaurants on the waterfront is hideously inappropriate and counter to the concept that our waterfront is public space and a natural environment. Let's not let non-water-related business be the driving force for the future. Let's adopt a vision of nurturing the gift we have of open, natural space for all.
So, I always like your perspective on things, Craig. Housing has always been a real issue, here in Martinez. Decent low income or “affordable” housing has been largely ignored which really ticks me off. People deserve a nice place to live and thrive, period! The homes going up here are being built by DeNova Homes and each home is not designed for low income nor what I would call as necessarily affordable. That money has to be allocated soon or we will forever lose out on the opportunity of housing anyone.
Thank you for your thoughtful commentary. I strongly support reviving the amphitheater for a number of reasons, mainly the lack of entertainment options (some business establishments have acoustic and there are many activities for kids) and cultural activities. I see Martinez changing, with an influx of younger residents, and it's time we moved forward! I have lived in Martinez for 12 years and during that time I was aware of just a couple of events there. I see this as a lack of interest and creativity on the part of city management. As a San Franciscan I enjoyed endless opportunities for public events of all sorts and I think that with experienced and visionary management, programming and marketing the venue could attract a wide audience. It might not be a big moneymaker and the venue is rundown but it is worth trying a modest re-opening that need not cost big bucks. I would happily volunteer to get this enterprise off the ground and gather support for doing so. BTW the idea of permanent structures such as hotels and restaurants on the waterfront is hideously inappropriate and counter to the concept that our waterfront is public space and a natural environment. Let's not let non-water-related business be the driving force for the future. Let's adopt a vision of nurturing the gift we have of open, natural space for all.
So, I always like your perspective on things, Craig. Housing has always been a real issue, here in Martinez. Decent low income or “affordable” housing has been largely ignored which really ticks me off. People deserve a nice place to live and thrive, period! The homes going up here are being built by DeNova Homes and each home is not designed for low income nor what I would call as necessarily affordable. That money has to be allocated soon or we will forever lose out on the opportunity of housing anyone.