Proposed Self-Storage and Creative Arts Center at 3001 W. Mission Road

Expressed concerns about parking congestion on Palm Avenue caused by nearby commercial businesses and driveway violation issues.

Spoke on behalf of the Emery Park community group, noting concerns about walkability, night safety, and retail loopholes in the development agreement.

Expressed support from the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, viewing the project as a positive revitalization of an underutilized area.

Voiced strong opposition, raising concerns about crime, transients, trash, and the proliferation of storage facilities near residential areas.

Pointed out discrepancies in transit documentation and questioned the economic and job-generating benefits of self-storage facilities.

Supported the project, emphasizing the vital need for creative and cultural spaces for local artists and workforce development.

Expressed support as a filmmaker, noting how valuable a community arts and screening space would be for local creatives.

Supported the project, stating that Alhambra lacks large-scale creative gathering spaces for photographers and artists.

Spoke in favor of the project, sharing personal struggles finding affordable art and performance spaces in the San Gabriel Valley.

Supported the project as a youth worker and writer, emphasizing that arts education and economic development go hand in hand.

Shared personal history growing up in Alhambra and emphasized how positive third spaces and creative outlets can guide youth.

Testified in strong support of the project, highlighting the overwhelming positive response from local artists and cultural workers.

Supported the project from a library and information science perspective, emphasizing the importance of accessible indoor third spaces.

Expressed opposition via Zoom, questioning the enforceability of arts benefits and pointing out developer buyout clauses in the agreement.

Expressed opposition via Zoom, stating the project is essentially a storage facility masquerading as a creative opportunity.

Opposed the project, arguing that the arts component is merely 'lipstick on a pig' for an unwanted self-storage facility.

Expressed concerns about building size, neighborhood safety, lighting, and a lack of data on surrounding storage vacancy rates.