The Bankers Hill residents’ group met at St.Paul’s Cathedral Monday (8/15/11) as over 35 neighbors heard two
alternatives to the Jacobs/Sanders Plaza de Panama proposal. Ian Clampett from Kevin Faulconer’s office reported on repairs to the Quince Street bridge and the eucalyptus trees recently removed. He was advised that only four trees were removed. Residents noted this number much higher.
Bankers Hill architect John Ziebarth (above) presented a Balboa Park proposal focusing on goals and objectives, not a “preordained solution.” His plan differs from that of Jacobs/Sanders by eliminating “parking” not “traffic” from the Plaza de Panama and would minimize the adverse impacts on the park’s operations during and after construction…and sustainability. Sandor Shapery (Innovative Transportation Systems) proposed the use of historic streetcar powered by a MagneRail, which does not need overhead wires. This advanced,green technology is currently being explored by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to transport shipments to Victorville, California.
Residents are encouraged to submit ideas for future meetings held monthly on the third Monday.
