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More questions are being raised as the City considers leasing land for the creation of the proposed Neptune Beach Surf Club. Irene Dieter reports that the CEO of SurfLoch, another surf pool developer, is asking the City Council for an opportunity to pitch their ideas in a competitive public process. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/surf-pool-developer-questions-no-bid-contract/
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More questions are being raised as the City considers leasing land for the creation of the proposed Neptune Beach Surf Club. Irene Dieter reports that the CEO of SurfLoch, another surf pool developer, is asking the City Council for an opportunity to pitch their ideas in a competitive public process. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/surf-pool-developer-questions-no-bid-contract/
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More questions are being raised as the City considers leasing land for the creation of the proposed Neptune Beach Surf Club. Irene Dieter reports that the CEO of SurfLoch, another surf pool developer, is asking the City Council for an opportunity to pitch their ideas in a competitive public process. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/surf-pool-developer-questions-no-bid-contract/
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More questions are being raised as the City considers leasing land for the creation of the proposed Neptune Beach Surf Club. Irene Dieter reports that the CEO of SurfLoch, another surf pool developer, is asking the City Council for an opportunity to pitch their ideas in a competitive public process. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/surf-pool-developer-questions-no-bid-contract/
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More questions are being raised as the City considers leasing land for the creation of the proposed Neptune Beach Surf Club. Irene Dieter reports that the CEO of SurfLoch, another surf pool developer, is asking the City Council for an opportunity to pitch their ideas in a competitive public process. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/surf-pool-developer-questions-no-bid-contract/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance
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A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance
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A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance
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A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance
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A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance
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On June 8, the Planning Board will discuss what could be one of the next major redevelopment efforts at Alameda Point, Main Street Neighborhood North. "Analysis suggests the area could accommodate between 600 and 1,000 housing units under various redevelopment scenarios," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/june-8-planning-board-preview/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #MainStreetNeighborhoodNorth #PlanningBoardMeetingPreview
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On June 8, the Planning Board will discuss what could be one of the next major redevelopment efforts at Alameda Point, Main Street Neighborhood North. "Analysis suggests the area could accommodate between 600 and 1,000 housing units under various redevelopment scenarios," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/june-8-planning-board-preview/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #MainStreetNeighborhoodNorth #PlanningBoardMeetingPreview
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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #ElissaGlickman #infrastructure #NickLuby #SarahHenry #TonyDaysog
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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #ElissaGlickman #infrastructure #NickLuby #SarahHenry #TonyDaysog
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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #ElissaGlickman #infrastructure #NickLuby #SarahHenry #TonyDaysog
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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #ElissaGlickman #infrastructure #NickLuby #SarahHenry #TonyDaysog
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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #ElissaGlickman #infrastructure #NickLuby #SarahHenry #TonyDaysog
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The Open House at the Alameda Naval Air Museum may have been the last time the public gets to visit the museum as we know it. "Unless funds are raised to cover the rising costs of insurance and maintenance on the City-owned building, the museum will be forced to close permanently," reports Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-naval-air-museums-future-up-in-the-air/
#alameda #AlamedaNavalAirStation #AlamedaPoint #NavalAirMuseum
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The Open House at the Alameda Naval Air Museum may have been the last time the public gets to visit the museum as we know it. "Unless funds are raised to cover the rising costs of insurance and maintenance on the City-owned building, the museum will be forced to close permanently," reports Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-naval-air-museums-future-up-in-the-air/
#alameda #AlamedaNavalAirStation #AlamedaPoint #NavalAirMuseum
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The Alameda Naval Air Museum is facing a "critical inflection point." Without new community leadership, the museum's collection faces an uncertain future. Stop by the museum for a free open house for Alameda residents on Saturday, May 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., to learn about the museum's mission. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/naval-air-museum-community-help-shape-future/
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The Alameda Naval Air Museum is facing a "critical inflection point." Without new community leadership, the museum's collection faces an uncertain future. Stop by the museum for a free open house for Alameda residents on Saturday, May 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., to learn about the museum's mission. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/naval-air-museum-community-help-shape-future/
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The wetlands and grasslands on the airfield at Alameda Point are simply bursting with life after heavy rain and subsequent warm weather. Richard Bangert shares beautiful photos of the thriving flora and fauna. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/nature-awakens-spring-alameda-point-airfield/
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The wetlands and grasslands on the airfield at Alameda Point are simply bursting with life after heavy rain and subsequent warm weather. Richard Bangert shares beautiful photos of the thriving flora and fauna. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/nature-awakens-spring-alameda-point-airfield/
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Breathtaking undersea photographs are on display now, as Alameda Point hosts the 'Ocean Photographer of the Year' exhibition. David Boitano talks with Tara Pilbrow, executive director of the West End Arts District, about the process to turn Hangar 41 into an art gallery. Photo by Brooke Pyke. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/historic-hangar-41-hosts-ocean-photographer-year-exhibit/
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Breathtaking undersea photographs are on display now, as Alameda Point hosts the 'Ocean Photographer of the Year' exhibition. David Boitano talks with Tara Pilbrow, executive director of the West End Arts District, about the process to turn Hangar 41 into an art gallery. Photo by Brooke Pyke. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/historic-hangar-41-hosts-ocean-photographer-year-exhibit/
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This week, Alameda's social calendar offers everything from an inaugural shindig at Alameda Brewing to the U.S. premier of a renowned ocean photography exhibition. Check out the Alameda Bike Festival, shop the Downtown Alameda Spring Market, and celebrate a very special birthday on the USS Hornet. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrate-across-island/
#alameda #AlamedaBikeFestival #AlamedaBrewing #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #business #DowntownAlameda #photography #UssHornet #WestEndArtsDistrict
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This week, Alameda's social calendar offers everything from an inaugural shindig at Alameda Brewing to the U.S. premier of a renowned ocean photography exhibition. Check out the Alameda Bike Festival, shop the Downtown Alameda Spring Market, and celebrate a very special birthday on the USS Hornet. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrate-across-island/
#alameda #AlamedaBikeFestival #AlamedaBrewing #AlamedaPoint #AllAroundAlameda #business #DowntownAlameda #photography #UssHornet #WestEndArtsDistrict
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City Council approved major Alameda Point initiatives, including real estate agreements advancing the $150 million Radium Theater Performing Arts Center, a new operator for City homelessness services, and the sale of Building 92. Karin K. Jensen shares proceedings from the packed meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-arts-center-homeless-services-contract-building-92-sale/
#alameda #AlamedaLittleLeague #AlamedaPoint #building_92 #CarlosFigueroa #CityCouncil #CityManager #GerryBeaudin #GregBoller #LittlejohnPark #NicoleFranklin
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City Council approved major Alameda Point initiatives, including real estate agreements advancing the $150 million Radium Theater Performing Arts Center, a new operator for City homelessness services, and the sale of Building 92. Karin K. Jensen shares proceedings from the packed meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-arts-center-homeless-services-contract-building-92-sale/
#alameda #AlamedaLittleLeague #AlamedaPoint #building_92 #CarlosFigueroa #CityCouncil #CityManager #GerryBeaudin #GregBoller #LittlejohnPark #NicoleFranklin
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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/
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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/
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The US Navy and state regulators are at an impasse regarding clear cleanup goals for radium-226 at Alameda Point. "Without a mutually agreed-upon cleanup standard to apply, the Navy cannot complete its work and transfer the property to the City for economic development," writes Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/dispute-over-radium-226-cleanup-hinders-progress-closed-navy-bases/
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The US Navy and state regulators are at an impasse regarding clear cleanup goals for radium-226 at Alameda Point. "Without a mutually agreed-upon cleanup standard to apply, the Navy cannot complete its work and transfer the property to the City for economic development," writes Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/dispute-over-radium-226-cleanup-hinders-progress-closed-navy-bases/
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"A Public Records Act request shows that there were alternative opportunities for building a surf pool facility at Alameda Point," reports Irene Dieter. In addition to the Neptune Beach Surf Club, two other surf pool developers have also expressed interest in commercial property for the same use. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/records-show-other-developers-sought-different-surf-pool-deal/
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"A Public Records Act request shows that there were alternative opportunities for building a surf pool facility at Alameda Point," reports Irene Dieter. In addition to the Neptune Beach Surf Club, two other surf pool developers have also expressed interest in commercial property for the same use. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/records-show-other-developers-sought-different-surf-pool-deal/
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Hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz will headline an exclusive late-night show at Alameda’s Gold Bar Distillery on Thursday, February 5, as part of the distillery’s Celebration of Champions event series. The weekend lineup includes Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign, and 50 Cent. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2-chainz-is-coming-to-alameda/
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Hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz will headline an exclusive late-night show at Alameda’s Gold Bar Distillery on Thursday, February 5, as part of the distillery’s Celebration of Champions event series. The weekend lineup includes Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign, and 50 Cent. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2-chainz-is-coming-to-alameda/
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Chevron is making progress on their agreement to clean up the tar waste left behind from their Alameda Point refinery that closed in 1903. Richard Bangert takes a deep dive into the history of the project and explains the steps that are scheduled for Spring 2026. https://alamedapost.com/news/chevron-plans-clean-tar-waste-alameda-point-spring/
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Chevron is making progress on their agreement to clean up the tar waste left behind from their Alameda Point refinery that closed in 1903. Richard Bangert takes a deep dive into the history of the project and explains the steps that are scheduled for Spring 2026. https://alamedapost.com/news/chevron-plans-clean-tar-waste-alameda-point-spring/
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On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. "Since 2020, estimated costs to complete the remaining Alameda Point infrastructure have soared from $700 million to $900 million," reports Karin K. Jensen. In the meantime, land values have softened. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-tackles-alameda-point-strategy-waste-reduction-new-leases/
#AbbyThorneLyman #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityCouncil #KaiConcepts #LizAcord #MarilynEzzyAshcraft
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On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. "Since 2020, estimated costs to complete the remaining Alameda Point infrastructure have soared from $700 million to $900 million," reports Karin K. Jensen. In the meantime, land values have softened. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-tackles-alameda-point-strategy-waste-reduction-new-leases/
#AbbyThorneLyman #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityCouncil #KaiConcepts #LizAcord #MarilynEzzyAshcraft
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Alameda’s Penumbra, Inc., a medical device company founded by Arani Bose and Adam Elsesser in 2004, has agreed to be acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation in a cash and stock transaction that values Penumbra at $374 per share, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately $14.5 billion. https://alamedapost.com/news/boston-scientific-acquire-alameda-based-penumbra-14-5-billion/
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Alameda’s Penumbra, Inc., a medical device company founded by Arani Bose and Adam Elsesser in 2004, has agreed to be acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation in a cash and stock transaction that values Penumbra at $374 per share, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately $14.5 billion. https://alamedapost.com/news/boston-scientific-acquire-alameda-based-penumbra-14-5-billion/
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After years of the current policy not producing the desired pace of building new infrastructure at Alameda Point, the City of Alameda may change its focus from leasing to selling property. Richard Bangert examines the possibilities and roadblocks facing the City as they work to manage the land. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-city-shift-approach-economic-development-alameda-point/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityOfAlameda
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After years of the current policy not producing the desired pace of building new infrastructure at Alameda Point, the City of Alameda may change its focus from leasing to selling property. Richard Bangert examines the possibilities and roadblocks facing the City as they work to manage the land. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-city-shift-approach-economic-development-alameda-point/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityOfAlameda
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"Alameda could find itself back at square one, or at least close to it." As officials seek clarity on the status of the VA clinic on Alameda Point, Richard Bangert examines what could happen to the land if the clinic is cancelled. It's possible the VA will turn the land over to GSA for disposal. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-two-possibilities-alameda-point-va-property-following-veterans-project-cancellation/
#alameda #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityOfAlameda #veterans