Westerlund on Autry's ideas
question:
Mayor Autry has supported various ideas to rejuvenate downtown, from a downtown river to a fountain district tying Fulton Mall to the Chinatown. Do you support any of Autry's ideas? What else should the city do to make downtown Fresno and the Fulton Mall more than just an 8-5 government center?answer:
Housing is the key to unlocking a rejuvenated downtown. For rejuvenated downtowns across the country living and playing downtown has been the cornerstone. Housing is my number one priority for downtown. While there have been a number of projects proposed for the downtown, I have and will continue to support those with significant housing. While water features can be nice, I have not supported such “extras” when we are missing the “basic” housing required.
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