i was drawn here because it was a special place, and if you read the general termplan, it is unique. it is culturally and socially diverse and open. if neighborhoods are strong and livable and has an unparalleled physical beauty. it is important to ensure these qualities are preserved, and i do not take that lightly. it is with that lends the i approached my work in the city. i have a great privilege to work for the city for over 15 years, primarily on economic development issues, but i also spent time at the port and the recreation and parks department. i have worked on development projects such uas planning and waterfront development you're a good -- waterfront development. i have spent a good deal of time working on the neighborhoods. i helped establish the commercial corridor program, which is known as the marketplace initiatives, and it has evolved and groaned, which i think is great company -- of volstead grown, which i think is great. -- has evolved and grown, which i think is great. i will expand on one project, which is octavia boulevard, which as the decade working on, and