Greater intensity a bad idea for the boulevard

I returned to Thousand Oaks 12 years ago to get away from the ugliness, chaos, overcrowding and general nastiness that ensues with overcrowding. I found these qualities to be rampant in the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles, where I had lived for the prior 25 years. In fact, this pretty much describes all large cities.

I came here because of the friendly small-town feel and beauty of the open spaces- including oak trees. This is the reason why all my neighbors are here, too. None of us came or stayed in Thousand Oaks because we wanted more asphalt, concrete, stucco and tall buildings, all of which contribute to the horrendous increase in traffic we've experienced in the past 10 years.

This is why I was horrified to read about the proposed "plan" for Thousand Oaks Boulevard- to increase building density and height to four stories. I was also extremely displeased to read that this "plan" was concocted without input from residents.

Secrecy and closeddoor tactics have no place in government.

Those who want big business in big buildings with lots of roads and traffic should move to Los Angeles or its environs. There, you'll find plenty of it.

Should the above-mentioned plan come to fruition, I will move away. Several of my neighbors are already looking to move due to the overcrowding that we see occurring all around us. Yes, others will move here to replace us, but the nature of the city and of its citizens will also change and, I believe, not for the better.

Please, for once, consider quality over quantity. The city's coffers should take a back seat to quality. Gerry Williams Thousand Oaks