It is too bad about the theater and a huge loss for the Sports Page.

Traffic is already bad now, especially on days that there are concerts. Bike lanes will only put a small dent in the increased traffic from the 7,500 additional cars every morning and evening.

Mark -- can you post a map with the layout?

Cinemark just upgraded those movie theaters -- and now L**kedIn is going to come in and l**k it all up?

That's bigtime horrible and very disappointing. More traffic, fewer movies -- worst case scenario!

Where are our representatives and why aren't they considering the interests of our community's movie lovers?

Lies, lies, lies.
Small business is being run over by the juggernaut that is LinkedIn .
None of the long term small businesses have been given any options.
No discussion
No compromise
Just get out of our way.

MOUNTAIN VIEW already has been run over by the juggernaut that is google, the rest of this is just fluff. It's funny (not ha-ha funny, but ironic funny) how some seem to consider what's happening in Mountain view to be "progress" but if you ask the RESIDENTS of Mountain View, at least those who have lived here more than a few years, I'd be willing to wager the vast majority of them would have other choice words for what's happening presently in Mountain View, and I don't think those words would be positive.

Snipped from a relevant article about gentrification and it's effects:

"In certain respects, a neighborhood that is gentrified can become a "victim of its own success." The upward spiral of desirability and increasing rents and property values often erodes the very qualities that began attracting new people in the first place. When success comes to a neighborhood, it does not always come to its established residents, and the displacement of that community is gentrification's most troubling effect.

No one is more vulnerable to the effects of gentrification than renters. When prices go up, tenants are pushed out, whether through natural turnover, rent hikes, or evictions. When buildings are sold, buyers often evict the existing tenants to move in themselves, combine several units, or bring in new tenants at a higher rate. When residents own their homes, they are less vulnerable, and may opt to "cash them in" and move elsewhere. Their options may be limited if there is a regional housing shortage, however, and cash does not always compensate for less tangible losses.

The economic effects of gentrification vary widely, but the arrival of new investment, new spending power, and a new tax base usually result in significant increased economic activity. Rehabilitation, housing development, new shops and restaurants, and new, higher-wage jobs are often part of the picture. Previous residents may benefit from some of this development, particularly in the form of service sector and construction jobs, but much of it may be out of reach to all but the well-educated newcomers. Some local economic activity may also be forced out — either by rising rents or shifting sensibilities. Industrial activities that employ local workers may be viewed as a nuisance or environmental hazard by new arrivals. Local shops may lose their leases under pressure from posh boutiques and restaurants.

Physical changes also accompany gentrification. Older buildings are rehabilitated and new construction occurs. Public improvements — to streets, parks, and infrastructure — may accompany government revitalization efforts or occur as new residents organize to demand public services. New arrivals often push hard to improve the district aesthetically, and may codify new standards through design guidelines, historic preservation legislation, and the use of blight and nuisance laws.


The social, economic, and physical impacts of gentrification often result in serious political conflict, exacerbated by differences in race, class, and culture. Earlier residents may feel embattled, ignored, and excluded from their own communities. New arrivals are often mystified by accusations that their efforts to improve local conditions are perceived as hostile or even racist.

Change — in fortunes, in populations, in the physical fabric of communities — is an abiding feature of urban life. But change nearly always involves winners and losers, and low-income people are rarely the winners. The effects of gentrification vary widely with the particular local circumstances. Residents, community development corporations, and city governments across the country are struggling to manage these inevitable changes to create a win-win situation for everyone involved.

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You're not reading the article and just posting inflammatory rhetoric to ignite passions and create fear and doubt. The theater will be torn down and replaced with -- a luxury theater. As for north Bayshore, it's currently a commercial desert, so constructing large buildings with shops and stores on the bottom floors will be a significant boost to the area. Overall, the infusion of money and land improvements are a huge win for our city, so get over it.

"As part of its project, the LinkedIn is pledging a fleet of initiatives to lessen the number of cars on the road. The project would help build new bike lanes along Shoreline Boulevard as well as "reversable" lanes for buses to quickly move in the direction of commuter traffic. The company would also help build a new bike and pedestrian bridge over Highway 101. "

Right, more bikes and buses and a bike/ped bridge are going to relieve the traffic mess. What a joke.

I met with Linked-In to discuss this project a few months ago and expressed my concern that there are no current plans to include The Sports Page. I provided them with two alternate designs that would either allow The Sports Page to Remain where it is, or to be the crown jewel at the top of the new hotel they are considering. I hope that they will take the concerns of the community seriously and try to incorporate this beloved landmark into their plans.

Also, I imagine that this new gym will not be as affordable as the Gold's Gym that is already located there.

Also why are bike lanes on Shoreline necessary when a bike/pedestrian bridge is going to be built over HWY 101? This is overkill. As it is, most bikes ride on the sidewalks instead of the street. Adding a bike lane to Shoreline in North Bayshore will take needed parking away from The Sports Page and put them in the same position that The Milk Pail was in last year. I sincerely hope that more attention will be given to the needs of small businesses and the residents of the city and less to trying to stuff in more office space that will only exacerbate rent increases.


Jim Neal
Old Mountain View

Let's hope they do a better plan than the Sunnyvale mess they helped make on Mathilda (then sold out to Apple). That was too large of a building for that spot. Traffic will be worse whenever the SV Mall is fully completed. Then they put a bile lane in and narrowed the roads more