The Sunnyvale City Council approved a new Village Center Master Plan, which redefines zoning for seven aging retail spaces, aiming to protect some grocery stores, notably Lucky's Supermarket. Despite these efforts, existing development proposals threaten to tear down several businesses to construct 182 townhomes. Residents are worried about losing vital grocery stores and food resources in underserved neighborhoods. A petition with over 1,800 signatures calls for halting projects and establishing stronger protections for essential retail services and community businesses facing displacement.
The overall intent of the Village Center Master Plan is to redefine zoning for seven aging retail spaces, potentially impacting existing grocery stores in the area.
Current development proposals threaten to raze grocery stores to build approximately 182 townhomes with approved plans at various locations including Lakewood Shopping Center and Fair Oaks Plaza.
Residents and advocates express concern that redevelopment plans could lead to the loss of grocery stores and necessary food resources in underserved neighborhoods.
Residents like Himanshu Sethi are advocating for stricter zoning definitions and programs to support small businesses displaced by redevelopment.
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