Just sent this to Whole Foods, via their website contact form:
Dear Whole Foods,
I happened to come across some news about WF opening a location on the old Hollywood Park property (http://www.baymeadowslandco.com/Aerials/). This is good news to me, but I was really struck by the comparison of land being allotted to a park in the same development. According to the aerial map, there will be a 41,000 sq. ft. WF store, and a 1.2 acre park (among other things). I did the math, and would like to point out that this part of the world is STARVED for green space.
I am writing to request/suggest that you consider finding ways to develop the store in such a way that more green space is made available. As outlandish as it may seem, if the store were underground, the area could have a 2 acre park! Maybe there are other solutions that would benefit both Whole Foods and the community. What a gift it could be! My child and I must get in our car and drive for at least 30 minutes to get to ample green space. What about those without a car?
Thanks for considering these thoughts. I look forward to your form-letter-free reply.
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Here’s the math:
1 acre = 43,560 square feet
1.2 acres = 52,272 square feet
41,000 (WF store) + 52,272 (planned park) = 93,272 = 2.14 acres
