Poem

Lazarus Roots

These are ancient wars we’ve been born into; they aren’t anything we haven’t known

nor are they ever really comprehended by any of us

yet rather than take that walk into the forest to learn what we need to know about the root of all things

we just keep resurrecting what would be best laid to rest amid the roots of the Mother tree. for Ukraine — Adrienne Veronese

access to the rest of Arcata, reducing fossil fuel use. There are incentives in the plan to reduce fossil fuel use in housing by encouraging electrifi cation. These incentives should be as strong as possible.

The Gateway Plan values housing equity. Currently, out-of-the-area buyers are dominating the market, driving up the price of home ownership and rentals, pricing out locals. We need home ownership and rental options for all levels of income. The Gateway Plan aims to incentivize economically integrated housing.

The plan values city vibrancy. The plan proposes a gradual transition of K St. from light industry/vacant lots to commercial and retail with setback residential units above, creating a more vibrant city “gateway” into Arcata. An important feature is that no existing businesses would have to move if they did not want to.

There is currently much debate about this plan because we all care about our town. I hope Arcatans will keep discussing, o ering feedback, going on the guided city walks to get factual information. The Gateway could be a positive addition to our city while providing much needed housing and doing our part to slow climate change. Cathy Chandler-Klein, Arcata

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