DMB Delays Saltworks Proposal Application

DMB Redwood City Saltworks announced today in a press statement that it was "continuing its internal review of the pending proposal for the Saltworks site". Following the City's first environmental scoping session, DMB indicated that it would be modifying its proposal to respond to feedback that was received earlier this year. As recently as August 26, DMB spokesperson Michael Henderson told the Daily News that a revised project application "probably will be filed before the year end.” However, it now appears that DMB will not meet their deadline.

RCNU hopes that this statement is a sign that DMB and Cargill recognize that the property is not a suitable site to build housing.  The pursuit of any project that grows Redwood City on the salt ponds - regardless of its size, runs counter to good land use practices and our community's vision for the future. On the other hand, our city's General Plan provides the best solutions for our City to meet its housing and other needs for the future, in a way that promotes economic development throughout the City, conserves resources, and protects the environment.  We want our city to support policies and projects that contribute to the implementation of our General Plan - which does not allow housing on the Cargill property, and not entertain proposals that will divert growth away from downtown and our existing transportation corridors.