As many have already stated, I think a community garden would be nice. I think it would be a great way to connect with one another. I also like the ideas of a dog park, live music event space and an outdoor exercise space (weather permitting). I'm actually excited about the outdoor exercise space which could include Tai Chi, yoga and so much more! A trail to walk, jog or bike would be nice. A bit of a quirky idea would be a treehouse for children in addition to a playground (for residents).

susan brayton
Concern re privacy of residents. There's lots of time to put some serious thinking into this in terms of design, impact and areas that would be commons spaces.

Kim Thompson
Thank you, Kaye. This is so important. At least 15% of the homes will be ADA accessible, including ground floor units in the townhomes, and ADA accessible apartments in the dormitory building. It is very important to us to provide accessible homes that also allow people to age in place.

Kaye Fleming
Please Include affordable ground floor ADA units for single or couple Seniors, so renters can also age in place in the community with access to in-home services.

Ann L Gardner Gardner
Since Point Reyes National Seashore is so unwelcoming to dogs, have this be a very welcoming place for dogs.

David Rempel
A safe Walking and running path along the creek that preserves residents’ privacy. Path could include bicycle path that connects to road to Petaluma.

David Rempel
I would hope some land could be set aside for the residents to have their own food gardens - a plot for each resident like in Europe. Or they could do coop plots.

Kim Thompson
Angel, thank you for this feedback! It's so important to recognize the history of this land, from its original inhabitants, to earlier owners, to the families that lived there over a span of 40 years when it was Coast Guard Housing. Thanks so much.

Jody Rassell
Large Community Swimming Pool

Cathleen Dorinson
Coast Gardens

Kim Thompson
Don, this is terrific and timely feedback, thank you. We want to ensure that the property and all its systems embody regenerative and climate resilient practices. This Sunday, 7/25, there will be focus group discussions on site from 4-6pm. One of the theme areas will be Landscape & Natural Resources. I hope you'll consider sharing these ideas in person. But if you can't make it, the architects will also be reviewing this feedback. Thank you again.

Kim Thompson
Great idea(s) here, Susan!

susan brayton
Coast Creek Neighborhood Coast Creek Village

Bill Kern
As I was leaving the meeting today I tried to make a cell phone call. No connection, at least where I was. I only tried from one spot, so I don't know about cell reception throughout the entire neighborhood. I know cell reception can be iffy at best in many West Marin locations. For safety and convenience this issue should be considered.

jeff f
I will be long gone, most likely, by the time this project comes to fruition. But I would hope that the ambient light will be considered so that our town/region might keep our night skies unaltered and beautiful.

Mark Switzer
After the Community Connection focus group on 7/25 in which I was a note taker some ideas coalesced for me. Using the four areas of discussion prompts: welcoming, amenities, sustainability and resilience, I am better able to evaluate conceptually some of the possibilities that have been offered no and in the past.. I am entering one idea in particular here as a complex, but possibly significant example of what I mean. Building a microgrid system based at the property but extended to the village would serve multiple purposes. The broader community would recognize and value the property as a resource beyond housing. The grid would need storage and maintenance providing employment for residents. The subsidies for installation and the cash flow of operation could help amortize the capital costs of the development. The operation would contribute to the properties sustainability and community resilience. I am suggesting this here as I did not want to offer the idea at the focus group as a note taker. However, listening to the discussion, I was impressed by the collective spirit of the group in thinking holistically. I am going to contact folks in Stinson Beach considering a microgrid and try to understand the possibility and the constraints. I suppose there will be issues of scale, cost effectiveness, financing, regulation and management. It may involve organizational structures in addition to Eden and CLAM, like a utility district or service district.

Eleanore Despina
Playground for resident children. Community garden Farmers cooperative q

Eleanore, an area with EV charging stations sounds good.

Eleanore Despina
Of course I’m looking forward to the project being as energy neutral as possible. It would be good to include at least one EV charging station.

Catie Clune
I know a lot of suggestions at the community meeting were about catering to an older demographic, but I would hate to exclude young people from the plans. Our community is at a loss when it does not have the energy and enthusiasm of young people too. What are we doing to build a community that is welcoming and inclusive to both young and old?

Dan Morse
I would think it would be a good idea to consider rainwater catchment for irrigation of gardens and green areas. With the amount of roof area, rain water collection seems a good solution to future low rain years. 1000-4000 gallon tanks are not that expensive, and pumps to move the water are are very affordable. This is a very exiting project. Dan Morse

Pamela D.
To include the young and the houseless, I'd like to suggest creating pads for Tiny Homes on wheels. The area for these homes could have a common building/ yurt? with 2 showers, 2 toilets and place to share meals if choose, shared garden space. West Marin could create a template for housing the houseless, and create a local industry building tiny homes. Pamela Dake

Dave Brast
Affordable housing

I like that idea Bob.

Bob Johnston
I can't find the general comments box, so I'll put it here. Pls consider installing rainwater collection systems on all buildings before occupancy. Rain gutters work if the roof materials are safe. Storage tanks and cisterns should be in basements or separate sheds. This could become an important model for future retrofits in W Marin.

Cathy R
Point Reyes Collaborative Housing Cooperative AKA PRCHC

Juliana Walker Stewart
Gardens, orchard, hiking trails, farmers market?

I grew up on this Coast Guard base, my brother and I. My mother was Active Duty in the Coast Guard. We lived at 203D Commodore Webster Drive and also 121A Commodore Webster Drive. We attended West Marin and would walk up the hill every day to school. I thought of a few names but reading what others have wrote, I concur with renaming the neighborhood something acknowledging the Piute people. This base was special to me. Truly something special.

Cathy R
I meant to say we-it’s my hubby who’s 1/16th Piute

Cathy R
Being 1/16th Paiute I can support all those who contributed to the stewardship of the lands out here!

P/H Hatayama
We would like to step back further to suggest and acknowledge Native Peoples stewardship of these lands.