I am speaking for those members of the community who actively addressed the issue in a public setting. I am not denying that there were other perspectives; of course there are differing opinions about what should be done (or not done) on K Street. However, from the views publicly expressed at the city council meeting last night, it was apparent that the majority of the community (members of the community as well as individuals representing businesses and public organizations) were overwhelmingly in favor of the chosen proposal.

With Waters's final "Yes" vote last night, there was an all-encompassing feeling of joy, accomplishment, and relief that swept through the room. I couldn't help but feeling like "the good guys" won: as you said, DSB, it truly was a "group effort," and yes, it mattered. With the overwhelming support of community members, businesses, and organizations, the D&S and David Taylor proposals proved to truly represent the will of the Sacramentan population as a whole, not just the overinflated opinions of a few council members on a suspiciously appointed ad hoc committee. These developers have proven time and again that they can responsibly and creatively enhance the city's downtown landscape with new and inventive projects: the R Street corridor, for example, was transformed from a downtrodden city block to a vibrant and exciting downtown destination seemingly overnight. I look forward to seeing such a transformation on K Street.