Boulevard Bites

by Toni Locke

### 35th Avenue from 580 up to Redwood Road now makes a smooth connection between the Laurel and Redwood Heights neighborhoods. Thanks go to the Public Works Department and our taxes for the upgrade and resurface. ### Laurel residents will be interested to know that two developers are hovering in the wings. Paul Wang continues to negotiate with the city over the corner of 35th and MacArthur. Alex Hahn has almost completed a deal with the Roberts family for ownership of the corner at High and MacArthur, where phase one of the toxic cleanup is done, and phase two, involving some deep digging, lies ahead. Mr. Wang proposes a mixed-use development with shops and housing. Alex Hahn's intentions remain to be seen and discussed by interested parties. ### In 2003 our readers will be served by the following City Councilmembers: Desley Brooks for District 6, call 238-7006; Ignacio De La Fuente for District 5, call 238-7005; Jean Quan for District 4, call 238-7004. An upcoming issue will provide a map for you to see where you belong. Or call 444-CITY. At present the city is redrawing district lines. ### Expect your next Metro on February 1, 2003. Holiday greetings and a Happy New Year to you.