Downtown Commercial Development ('The Grove at Brentwood')

Representing the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, expressed strong backing from local business owners.

Shared a positive professional background working with the developer and praised the investment in downtown Brentwood.

Expressed support as a commercial real estate professional and former local business owner, highlighting strong consumer demand.

City planner with Walnut Creek and Brentwood resident endorsed the project as thoughtful infill development.

Expressed strong support for the Grove project, noting it will improve a long-standing eyesore and drive foot traffic to downtown.

Praised the project for creating community space and opportunities for small business entrepreneurs.

Architectural professional and local tenant praised the developer's community-first approach.

Lifetime resident and real estate broker endorsed Matt Hagar's local roots and vision.

Speaking as the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce president, endorsed the project for supporting boutique businesses and job creation.

Expressed excitement for the family-friendly design, rooftop elements, and parking lot layout.

Former executive director of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition spoke on the economic and placemaking benefits of the project.

Shared appreciation for a multi-selection food and gathering space like the Ferry Building.

Expressed support for developing the vacant dirt lot but raised mild concerns regarding amphitheater sound near residential areas.

Spoke on behalf of her family's farming heritage in Brentwood and praised the high-quality design of the proposed development.

Project architect from SDG Architects discussed architectural details, historical nods, and tower elements.

Strongly supported the project and advocated for later operating hours to accommodate mature adults.

Representing the property-owning Guerin family, spoke in full support of developing the site after years of vacancy.

Publisher of the Brentwood Press and 31-year resident praised the project for filling vacancies and improving a key gateway.

Expressed support for the project design but raised concerns regarding operating hours past 10 p.m. near residential areas.

Real estate investor endorsed the project for revitalizing an underperforming site.

Expressed lifelong residency and strong support for expanding downtown's footprint.

Google software engineer and resident stressed the local demand for an elevated public gathering space.