tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post1142720703486588147..comments2024-03-28T00:49:16.065-07:00Comments on The San Jose Blog: Almaden Ranch DevelopmentJoshua Santoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146556924287585958noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-75426703393094045822015-08-11T08:44:51.164-07:002015-08-11T08:44:51.164-07:00People scoff at the neeed to preserve this open sp...People scoff at the neeed to preserve this open space because it isn't pretty and doesn't have apparant wildlife. But for every open space gobbled up by development, creatures like coyotes, foxes, raccoons, etc still have to go somewhere. can you guess where they go? You guessed it--in people's yards! That doesnt sound bad, but in my neighborhood a fucking coyote was on our street and so far 3 cats have been eaten.Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-74656727404808780632015-08-10T09:19:41.872-07:002015-08-10T09:19:41.872-07:00No thought because Reed was the mayor at the time....No thought because Reed was the mayor at the time. Trying to get money for the city no matter what the cost to locals.Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-5333131957693651732015-08-10T09:18:01.451-07:002015-08-10T09:18:01.451-07:00They need to get the police presence back there. T...They need to get the police presence back there. They used to have police directing traffic there. There are too many assholes driving out or in who don't even bother to stop at the crosswalk or look where they were going. I have even seen people leaving Wal-Mart taking a swig of Budweiser from a bottle while turning--and texting! drivers there break the law EVERY DAY and no one does anything about it.Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-14198120104190660252015-08-10T09:15:22.318-07:002015-08-10T09:15:22.318-07:00I agree with you there.This was not an appropriate...I agree with you there.This was not an appropriate use of this land. Meanwhile, the hunters and fishers can buy stuff to go fishing in some nice open spaces--gee, just like what we used to have!Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-45491289868545457592015-08-10T09:12:44.217-07:002015-08-10T09:12:44.217-07:00When you drive down Almaden toward Branham, the vi...When you drive down Almaden toward Branham, the view is incredibly ugly and claustrophobic because of the huge walls that are almost right next to yiu as you drive. Did ANYONE from te city council take this into consideration? Also, WHY are we even getting these new projects when we have a drought? Would the current mayor even have approved this? There is an argument that these big box crap heaps provide jobs--well, if you don't like living here because of the economy, you can always move! Just love how people not even from the immediately surrounding neighborhoods think they can judge us on how we feel about this construction. damn, I wish something like a fire had happened there like at Santana Row it could at least have bought the new mayor some time to tr think this mess!Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-6099471431603245722015-08-10T09:06:07.429-07:002015-08-10T09:06:07.429-07:00Preservation of our environment has taken a back s...Preservation of our environment has taken a back seat to turning OUR neighborhood into a "money machine" for big box retailers.Alex Satohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710209426203242991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-45018092153954857562013-08-25T18:07:41.587-07:002013-08-25T18:07:41.587-07:00With all the new stuff going on around this area, ...With all the new stuff going on around this area, traffic is already a mess. The city made an absolute joke out of the redesign of the lanes in and around this area. Just wait until they put more business' in the area. I'm not sure if anyone gets as frusterated as I do? Also, the city seriously needs to have a look at the crosswalk that crosses Cherry avenue at Almaden. I have witnessed multiple pedestrians almost being hit while trying to cross going north. All vehicle drivers are so focused on traffic heading south on almaden as they attempt to make a right turn onto Almaden from Cherry Avenue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-55224167911754642312013-08-05T22:37:23.876-07:002013-08-05T22:37:23.876-07:00almaden is boring there needs to be more entertain...almaden is boring there needs to be more entertainment ,like nice coffe shops and restaurants.. places to get dressed up and go out, build some thing nice...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-70490752281147113242012-04-10T09:43:34.755-07:002012-04-10T09:43:34.755-07:00I'm so pissed off about this, it's amazing...I'm so pissed off about this, it's amazing. I live in the area and avoid it at all costs and I wouldn't be surprised if my entire neighborhood feels the same. God damn, Almaden used to be so nice and quiet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-3554274050560523782012-04-10T09:23:45.510-07:002012-04-10T09:23:45.510-07:00Almaden expressway will become the new Stevens Cre...Almaden expressway will become the new Stevens Creek offramp from 280 north. LookoutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-87438447196696557292012-04-10T08:55:54.702-07:002012-04-10T08:55:54.702-07:00The Business Journal just confirmed today that Wal...The Business Journal just confirmed today that Walmart will be opening this month in the old EXPO space behind Best Buy, right across from this proposed development. Talk about adding to a traffic nightmare. I'm glad I live downtown!!Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-12599903466731237272012-04-10T07:38:05.300-07:002012-04-10T07:38:05.300-07:00My biggest concern is that little has been thought...My biggest concern is that little has been thought of for access to Almaden Ranch from the Oakridge light rail station and the 64 bus line on Almaden Expwy. I felt this should have been deeply considered before the San Jose City Council approved the development last month. I have heard there will be some ped/bike bridge between the Ranch and Oakridge light rail station but I need to confirm it.<br /><br />Greatest concern is access from the 64 bus line on Almaden Expressway. With people having to cross up to 8 lanes of traffic just to reach the Ranch, what about those who might not be fast enough to cross the Expressway without getting hurt? That has to be addressed.Eugene Bradleyhttp://www.svtransitusers.org/noreply@blogger.com