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1 Vartan – Public Comment – Agrihood future – Feb 6, 2026 September 15, 2021
Agrihood needs your support:1. Do NOT support a watered-down townhouse design- Across from Valley Fair/Santana Row-Approved with a future vision- Townhouses do not/will never deliver the community benefits demanded by this council and agreed to by the developers.2. Lean into the space; don’t abandon it- Create support services for new and existing residents- Fact: Over 11,000 people turn 65…every day!“[Social Security Admin] have us running at about 4.1 million a year in 2024” — more than 11,200 per day”11 https://www.aarp.org/money/retirement/silver-tsunami-late-boomers-turn-65Vartan – Public Comment – Agrihood future – Feb 6, 2026 1 2
2/10/2026 Public Presentation
2 Vartan – Public Comment – Agrihood future – Feb 6, 2026 Example of a modular building on ¼ acre. Agrihood is on 1.7 acres.This is not new. It is cheaper to build and faster to construct.
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3 If West Oakland can do it, why can’t Santa Clara?•Holistic approach to site•Support existing seniors and their challenges•Wellness services•Affordable only or mixed•Assisted and/or SkilledSubstance abuse treatmentMediation and family supportPhysical and mental health servicesEmployment assistanceVartan – Public Comment – Agrihood future – Feb 6, 20265