#alamedapoint — Public Fediverse posts

"On September 1, City Council approved a $25.5 million financial backstop to keep the Stardust Gardens supportive housing project on track amid a contentious dispute between City and Housing Authority officials over federal housing vouchers," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-backs-stardust-gardens-funding-after-housing-authority-dispute/

#AffordableHousing #alameda #AlamedaHousingAuthority #AlamedaPoint #AlamedaPointCollaborative #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #DoerMarine #FactionBrewing #StardustGardens

The Stardust Gardens development for extremely low-income tenants will need an additional $1M a year to cover expenses. The City and Housing Authority are at an impasse, unable to resolve a housing voucher debate. Jean Chen talks with both parties to investigate the problem. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-and-housing-authority-at-odds-over-stardust-gardens-vouchers/

#AbbyThorneLyman #AffordableHousing #alameda #AlamedaHousingAuthority #AlamedaPoint #AlamedaPointCollaborative #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment

Catch Altarena Playhouse's latest show, enjoy the annual Fish Festival, sip wine at sunset aboard the USS Hornet, watch a classic film for free, get hyped for "Practical Magic 2" with Feathered Outlaw, and immerse yourself in Cape & Cowl Con. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-lets-have-fun/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #AltarenaPlayhouse #CapeAndCowlCon #CrabCove #FactionBrewing #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FeatheredOutlaw #FreeEvents #SummerStarlightMoviesInThePark #UssHornet

Visitors from across the Bay Area and beyond gathered at Alameda Point to zip around on electric skateboards, bicycles, and scooters, and—of course—test drive the latest hybrids and EVs. Ken Der takes a trip to “Demo Days Festival," formerly known as “Electrify Expo," to check out the tech. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/demo-days-visits-alameda-point-with-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #DemoDaysFestival #ElectricVehicles #electrification #ElectrifyExpo #hybrid

Engineers and scientists are dreaming big at Deep Tech Week, an international physical technology conference. Ken Der stops by the opening showcase to check out the futuristic innovations, from a pesticide coating that can bind to plants, to gyro-stabilized two-wheeled electric vehicles. https://alamedapost.com/news/deep-tech-week-kickoff-showcases-creative-futuristic-innovations/

#alameda #AlamedaNavalAirStation #AlamedaPoint #longshot #technology

More than 200 people sweated it out on yoga mats during the second annual Alameda Yoga & Wellness Festival at Radium Runway. Vicky Nguyen talks with organizers about the successful festival, which welcomed attendees, vendors, and instructors, while raising around $500 for the Alameda Food Bank. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/creating-community-at-the-alameda-yoga-wellness-festival/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #exercise #RadiumRunway #TracyJensen #wellness #yoga

An aerospace hardware startup has found a "comically perfect" testing facility at Alameda Point. Longshot is building a sort of gun that they hope will be capable of launching a satellite into space—yes, really. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-longshot-space-aims-launch-satellites-into-space-from-gun/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #longshot

Alamedans gathered to celebrate messages of resilience and solidarity during the second Annual Filipino Island Fest on Saturday, October 4. Vicky Nguyen reports that an estimated 20,000 people attended the festival, doubling its attendance numbers from its inaugural event last year. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/tens-of-thousands-of-attendees-party-at-filipino-island-fest/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #FilipinoIslandFest #GregBoller #MaliaVella #MiaBonta #RobBonta #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #WaterfrontPark

Electrify Expo is headed back to Alameda Point with everything from electric bicycles to concept vehicles and cutting-edge robotics. “It’s a one-stop shop, without sales pressure, for people to figure out what vehicle is right for them,” CEO BJ Birtwell tells Ken Der in an exclusive interview. https://alamedapost.com/news/electrify-expo-returns-alameda-august-23-24/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #EBike #ElectricVehicles #ElectrifyExpo

City Council has approved a Purchase Option Agreement that allows Pacific Fusion to purchase a 13-acre site at Alameda Point. Ken Der explains that the agreement requires Pacific Fusion to deliver roadway improvements and connections to existing sewer, stormwater, and electrical infrastructure. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-pacific-fusion-land-purchase-option/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #GregBoller #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #PacificFusion #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

Pacific Fusion, a clean energy startup, has identified Alameda Point as a potential site to build a new 12-acre headquarters facility to advance nuclear fusion research and development. Ken Der attends a town hall meeting on May 1 to see what City representatives and community members think. https://alamedapost.com/news/nuclear-fusion-facility-proposal-sparks-community-reaction/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityOfAlameda #GregBoller #JenniferOtt #PacificFusion #TracyJensen

On October 1, City Council held a study session on development strategies for the Enterprise District, an Alameda Point zone envisioned for job generation. "The City plans an aggressive marketing campaign, including direct outreach to businesses," reports Karin K. Jensen.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-studies-development-strategies-alameda-point-enterprise-district/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #JenniferOtt #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #PoseyTube #SeaplaneLagoon #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

Eager test drivers waited up to two-and-a-half hours for the chance to get behind the wheel of a Cybertruck at Electrify Expo on August 24 and 25. Ken Der chats with attendees about their thoughts on EVs and explores the other exciting exhibitions at Alameda Point.

https://alamedapost.com/features/electrify-expo-brings-the-excitement-of-evs-to-alameda/

#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #AlamedaPoint #amp #ElectricVehicles #electrification #ElectrifyExpo #ev

Electric vehicle enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike flocked to Alameda Point June 24 and 25 to attend Electrify Expo, one of North America's largest EV showcases. Ken Der reports from the event which included everything from children's e-bikes to the Ford "Thrill Zone featuring professional drivers only.

https://alamedapost.com/news/sparks-fly-at-electrify-expo/

#ev #bmw #kia #ford #tesla #EBikes #IdBuzz #toyota #alameda #polestar #mitsubishi #volkswagen #AlamedaPoint #MustangMachE #ElectrifyExpo #RieseAndMüller