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This quote from a local official sums it up: taxes. Or, lack thereof. "We shouldn't use the Bay as a lost opportunity for that which can be done on land. We ne
by BrandonMarc 13y ago
This quote from a local official sums it up: taxes. Or, lack thereof.
"We shouldn't use the Bay as a lost opportunity for that which can be done on land. We need to ensure that whatever this permit is applied for actually fits into what the Bay should be used for."
- mtviewdave 13y ago>taxes. Or, lack thereof. Your quote doesn't support that at all. My interpretation is it's about environmental concerns. There's a long history of people expanding the city of San Francisco into the bay via fill, structures, even ships. Eventually there was a backlash, and most of that behavior is now banned by laws, requirements for environmental impact reports, etc. I would expect attempts by Google to get around, or just ignore, such laws would provoke a strong negative reaction by the local government.
- raldi 13y ago> Eventually there was a backlash Mostly by people with beachfront property who didn't want anyone getting in the way of their expensive view.