dr. townsend, talking about the patient's perspective. i would add to that the staff perspective, and enter the word "respect." respect for the patients and respect for the workers. that is one of our main tenants in our value system there, and out of respect, we need to upgrade our standard of care when it comes to our facilities. our facilities were built for a different standard of care. you heard a doctorate drescher before about licensed beds when the standards of care was upwards of two to four people in a room. we no longer have that standard of care. and this is more and more technology. technology requires space. this is viable, whether it is keeping people alive, diagnostic technology. it is vital to say for care and processes, and i would add that it is vital to more efficient processes. as we look towards rebuilding cpmc, i asked you to approve this program. it has been diligently thought out, and we stand before you and submit it for your approval. thank you. supervisor mar: thank you, mr. veracruz. >> i run an arts organizat