Category Archives: Alameda Point

Shameful Demolition of Homeless Housing

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Irene

What a shame.  What a waste.  There is decent former Navy housing for the homeless near the Main Street Ferry Terminal just two blocks from Target, but our city is tearing it down.  Meanwhile a for-profit developer has upgraded similar … Continue reading →

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Take a Hike (and a Survey)

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Irene

As the East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 85th anniversary and makes plans for the future, they want to know what features and activities locals would like to see added, and what you think can be improved.  All are … Continue reading →

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Enviros Turn the Tide

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Irene

What started off under the radar ended up in the spotlight. On June 18, the city council unanimously rejected a lease at Alameda Point for a digital data storage facility that would have been part of “the cloud.”  Just six … Continue reading →

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A Missing Thank You

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Irene

On May 23, a lot of kudos were handed out at the Site A groundbreaking ceremony for the first new neighborhood at Alameda Point.  One individual was not mentioned, but certainly deserves much of the credit:  John Russo. As city … Continue reading →

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Proper Channels to Breakwater Beach

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Irene

There has been a secretive effort by city staff to rename one of Alameda’s beaches.  It’s not only bad form, it’s a bad idea. Breakwater Beach is a small beach located at Alameda Point near the Navy’s former campground and … Continue reading →

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Floating Hope for Harbor Seals

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Irene

A new cement float for harbor seals was delivered to Alameda Point on June 22. The seals had been opting to stay on the existing, familiar wooden dock. That option ended on Monday, July 11. The Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), … Continue reading →

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Plan for Trees not Clear Cut

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Irene

Many beautiful mature trees at Alameda Point could be cut down unless measures are taken to protect them. The second phase of redevelopment at the former Naval Air Station is focused on the Main Street neighborhood. The neighborhood is near … Continue reading →

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Foggy Process for New Ferry Maintenance Facility

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Irene

There’s going to be a new ferry maintenance facility at Alameda Point, but not everyone is thrilled. While all welcome the good paying jobs it will bring to Alameda, some are saying the facility is in the wrong location, and … Continue reading →

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Coliseum Area Plan Could Impact Alameda

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Irene

Right when we’re trying to attract commercial developers to Alameda Point, our next door neighbors are proposing to do the same thing a thousand yards away from Alameda’s eastern shore. In an attempt to build a new stadium, the City … Continue reading →

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Shake, Rattle, and Ignore

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Irene

Harbor seals have been coming to Alameda Point to find food and a suitable breeding habitat and resting area in recent years, taking up residence at a site adjacent to Enterprise Park and the Bay Trail. Rather than encouraging their … Continue reading →

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