Hwang, Albert_RedactedFrom: Albert Hwang
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 10:33 PM
To: Darcy Paul <DPaul@cupertino.org>
Subject: Suggestions for Vallco Development
February 25, 2018
Mayor Darcy Paul
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3202
Dear Mayor Darcy Paul:
I would like to extend my feedback as a member of the community for the upcoming
development proposal for the vacant mall Vallco owned by Sand Hill Property. As the city poll
suggests, 80% of the residence would like to see a form of vitalization for the space the mall
currently holds. The two highest votes share roughly 72.8% for more housing and keeping it an
area that could feel like town center or a place with some entertainment value. The rest of the
poll mostly agrees that the space could use more housing with 2.6% disagreeing.
While retaining elements of the proposed draft, such a space could utilize a scaled down version
of the park while minimizing office spaces allocated and increasing number of housing
units. Different areas could be utilized for hosting various events acting as a private or public
venue while providing activity, retail and dining that could suit the range of the community
preserving a town center feel. Setting up a transportation hub near Apple could also see to a
reduction in traffic towards the campus similar to Amazon or Google.
Going forward, I see a future where Vallco will live to see success like it has in the past while
providing more housing for residents. Such a development can allow for more community
engagement and influence an increase in social engagement for individuals as well as providing
more entertainment value. The solution can help alleviate pressure of the housing crisis that has
worsened with the new Apple headquarter development.
I understand that there are upcoming future meetings and processes that this development has to
go through and appreciate the work put in by the property owner and the council is putting in
making this vital for the Cupertino community while promoting diversity and equality. I hope I
am able to add my voice as a general member of the community to see towards the success of
this project.
Sincerely,
Albert Hwang