There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

The conceptual map that we created was a first cut and by no means was an end result. Further analysis is needed. However, the intent is to affect no property rights, no density rights, and we propose no down-zoning.

The thing that made Valley Center what it is now, is lack of sewer. It's an imperfect device, but that's what we have.

I've always been very thematic with my work, very conceptual.

I think [the new courthouse] will give birth to many more of these sidewalk cafes and homegrown businesses that make up the fabric of a downtown,