Category Archives: Housing

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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Taking the Initiative

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Irene

The new year started with a bang at city hall. On January 2, 2019, the city council decided to put a measure on the ballot that challenges the McKay Avenue Open Space initiative previously qualified by citizens wanting to zone … Continue reading →

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Fill in the Blanks at Encinal Terminals

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Irene

We’re almost there.  The Master Plan for the Encinal Terminals project near Clement Avenue will be back before the city council on September 4.  This time the controversial swap of public tideland is off the table. The revised and improved … Continue reading →

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Medical Respite Facility planned for McKay Ave

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Irene

Those who prefer housing for senior citizens, over other types of housing that generate more traffic, will welcome the proposed dwelling units on McKay Avenue near Crab Cove.  Former federal offices now located there will be rehabbed to create a … Continue reading →

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Coulda Woulda Shoulda at Encinal Terminals

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Irene

On December 19, the city council will decide whether to approve the proposed Encinal Terminals project located behind the former Del Monte warehouse at Buena Vista and Sherman streets.  The project calls for 589 homes with commercial uses and public … Continue reading →

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Homelessness in Alameda

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Irene

It’s good to see the city creating an action plan to find services and shelter for the homeless who have taken up residence in the soon-to-be-built Jean Sweeney Park. But let’s not forget about those living in the encampment at … Continue reading →

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A Sign of What’s to Come?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Irene

At their first meeting, the new city council unanimously agreed on all the issues before them, including moving forward with the Del Monte Warehouse project. As Councilmember Jim Oddie said at the end of the meeting, “Maybe this is a … Continue reading →

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Logic Points to Parkland

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Irene

“That is not logical, Captain,” Mr. Spock would often say on the Star Trek television series.  Can’t the same be said for putting housing on bay-front property that the East Bay Regional Park District needs for expansion of state park … Continue reading →

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Timeline – Events leading up to the lawsuit between city, EBRPD

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Irene

The legal dispute between the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the City of Alameda continues over a parcel of land adjacent to Crab Cove Visitors Center at Crown Memorial State Beach.  EBRPD claims the city failed to prepare … Continue reading →

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Hold Your Applause

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Irene

I don’t get it.  We’re supposed to cheer when housing prices rise.  Politicians and pundits look to rebounding housing prices as the gauge for a recovering economy.  I don’t think so.  A sustainable, stable housing market is what we should … Continue reading →

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