Biolabs on Shoreline Areas a Good Idea? NO!

"...I definitely would not put a biolab with some kind of potential risk of something escaping from the lab or [of] danger to people or animals inside, in a place where it's a dangerous setting for a building." Dr. Kristina Hill

UC Berkeley's Dr. Kristina Hill presented fascinating evidence about the risks for communities and developments on shorelines, to the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council this past Monday October 23.

Why conventional development along these areas is likely to fail is something anyone living in or near a shoreline community anywhere will want to know. For those living in the SF Bay Area, the slide presentation was particularly informative. For all, the talk was riveting, compelling and, fortunately for those who missed it, viewable here!

Dr. Hill's presentation is relevant to all shoreline development, including affordable housing on contaminated sites as well as biolab development. The Q & A was informative for all local communities.

If you live in one of the regions experiencing a biolab boom (e.g. Berkeley) here are some Q & A highlights:

If you live in Berkeley's Northwest area, see counter at 00:40:31 and 01:16:03.

If you live in Berkeley's Southwest area (especially near the Aquatic Park), see counter at 01:03:06.

If you live near Redwood City/Redwood Shores, CA see counter at 00:38:04

But take time to sit tight for the entire, accessible talk so you don't miss any of her evidenced based, graphically supported presentation.

Throughout, Dr. Hill offered suggestions for contacting lawmakers to enlighten them, agencies for information seeking, and even an administrative hearing (with a deadline!) for getting your questions, concerns, suggestions on the table.

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See: Hey City Council: Do You Know What's Happening in Berkeley Biolabs?

Visit: Biolab Watch