So excited to see this come to fruition! Chris is an amazing chef, has a completely unique perspective and well formed appreciation for great beer, and is a huge resource in this city for cycling expertise. I really think this reinvigorated venture plays so well to his greatest strengths, and will give the community another excellent spot to enjoy tasty brews in a fun environment. Cannot wait!

What the heck? Sac Press comments have sure changed in tone lately. I lived in Curtis Park for years and my backyard abutted that property. Every year I counted over 40 different species of migratory birds in my yard, had raccoon families that visited my oak trees, and a plethora of insects, lizards, and snakes that traveled through. Removing old trees never pays off, and replacing them with lots of small saplings on another property no less, doesn't provide the needs of the plants animals that exist there. Development for developments sake is really unnecessary given the economic climate these days and there are many examples of developers choosing to 1. work with neighborhoods to have a congenial relationship and 2. choosing to leave green space that accentuates the building plans aesthetic value and energy bills. Continuing to live like we are not part of the world around us only ensures our eventual demise will be swifter and uglier.

I lived for years in a rental that abutted the UP property and have worked at Sacramento City College(SCC) for ten years. My backyard every spring and summer was filled with birds, ladybugs, lizards, butterflies, and a family of raccoons all emanating from the open space behind it, contaminated soil or not. I do believe the land could be better used, much in the ways Corbett has proposed, and can tell you from my own personal experience, the neighborhood would best utilize walkable village inspired building, rather than Petrovich commuter-suburban sprawl. Leaving green space, keeping the building limited and aesthetically pleasing, while still providing a useful commercial area is possible without having to lose all the beauty of the natural world around us. We have such few opportunities in big cities to make good choices regarding open space for those who come after us. I sincerely hope the City Council takes this time to really listen to what the people in the neighborhood want to see, would enjoy the benefits of, and even offer the students of SCC inspiration of how sustainably developed planning can be vital to their future. Thank you for this article, I will be at the meeting tonight!

salut!

Hoping to hit Beatnik Studios for a show from Sac City College graphic arts and photography students, the Foundry because I'm just a huge fan of the space and nice people, and the Skinner/Howard Gallery. I hate the grid on 2nd Sat so I won't be able to stop by to see you Sarah, but hope it goes well :)