Safety
Ensuring community safety and security
We are excited about new affordable housing options for Burbank residents and workers, but are concerned about potential safety concerns.
- Will any units be used as transitional housing for residents of rehab programs? If so, what support services will be provided?
- Will these new apartments be used for transitional housing of addicts, felons, and/or people on court-ordered probation?
- Are homeless people from other municipalities being bussed in to live here?
- Will the city increase police presence commensurate with the increase in population?
Parking Concerns
The primary issue is parking. Currently, the SB-35 Empire buildings will construct 616 new units with 85 parking spaces. Where will new residents, visitors, and people attending events at Gross Park park?
Traffic Concerns
Two seven-story buildings will be built at the intersection of Empire Ave. and N Fairview St., with the third built next to Gross Park. How will the city manage the increased traffic from new residents and guests?