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as walkers. They walk much slower than the general population, <br />their vision and perception is often impaired, and they are <br />significantly affected by stress and noise. <br />Research has shown that high levels of stress can lead to cognitive <br />decline, exacerbating many conditions, especially dementia, blood <br />pressure, sleep disturbances and other mental health issues, <br />leading to decreased life expectancy. <br />For the record, there are numerous legal precedents set, (case <br />laws), where courts have reversed support for development projects <br />due to their negative impacts on elderly populations. To name a few: <br />• Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley <br />• Sierra Club v. County of San Diego <br />• Environmental Council of Sacramento v. City of Sacramento <br />• Napa Citizens for Honest Government v. Napa County <br />These cases underscore the necessity of thorough environmental <br />reviews that specifically consider health impacts on elderly <br />residents. <br />It is the duty of local governments to mitigate risks and ensure that <br />urban planning reflects the needs and safety of all community <br />members. Buffer zones are critical between new developments and <br />elderly communities, to reduce noise and enhance living conditions. <br />This is not just a preference; it’s a necessity. Anything less could be <br />viewed as contributing to elder abuse. Several of our neighbors have <br />already sought medical attention in response to this proposed <br />project. <br />Increased traffic poses unreasonable risks to their well-being. I am <br />truly worried that they will suffer fatal injuries from those cars <br />speeding through yellow lights on the corner of Valley/Bush after <br />having to now wait in longer lines to get through the light. <br />Lastly, adding many additional homes to our already stressed <br />Pleasanton EMS system will severely impact EMS response times, <br />putting our elderly at even greater risk. The EIR stated no significant <br />impact to EMS on the community of which, I object. <br />In conclusion, I urge the Pleasanton leadership to create a <br />community that respects and protects our senior residents. Our <br />elderly residents deserve a living environment that supports their <br />health, not one that jeopardizes it. They chose this senior community <br />for a reason. <br />Thank you for your time <br />This Distressed piece of land, once looked like swamp land when I <br />moved in with a lake and wildlife frolicking around. This developer <br />created a false look when he placed pumps to remove the ponds,