The Los Angeles developer says that telephone polls are effective in analyzing the value of a development project to a community. Recently, the city of San Rafael expressed doubts about the company's proposal, which includes a 766-unit residential subdivision and 124,000-sf of commercial and retail space.

The city fears that it will greatly increase traffic and noise, as well as raise other environmental concerns. In addition, many residents say that they want the government or environmental groups to buy the property or at least the development rights, so that the land can be preserved.

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