Tag Archives: Alameda Point

Greenspace Becomes Us

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Irene

Right when you think every viable idea for developing Alameda Point has been put on the table … Surprise! … A new parkland/open space proposal is delivered by Golden Gate University’s Center on Urban Environmental Law. What makes the proposal … Continue reading →

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Landing Zone Veterans’ Clinic

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Irene

We haven’t heard much lately about the proposed veterans facility at Alameda Point, but it’s been moving full steam ahead. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting its environmental review and seeking architecture/engineering firms to plan and design an … Continue reading →

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Oh Say, Can You Sea Scout?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Irene

Some scouts go to camp.  Others go to sea. Over Memorial Day weekend, the largest Sea Scout event in the United States took place at Alameda Point.  But I was surprised to learn that Alameda, flush with its yacht clubs, … Continue reading →

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Sea Scout Regatta at Alameda Point

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Irene

On Saturday, May 28, as I was riding by the USS Hornet, I came across the 59th Annual Ancient Mariner Regatta.  I was quite impressed! This competitive series of events took place over Memorial Day weekend, from Saturday to Monday, … Continue reading →

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BayEx 2011 at Alameda Point

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Irene

It was Saturday evening, April 9, when I noticed a row of what looked like special operations vehicles parked along the piers at Alameda Point.  No two were alike, and each was clearly marked with a different label such as … Continue reading →

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Camping in Alameda?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Irene

A campground in Alameda?  You bet.  There’s one already here at Alameda Point!  All that’s needed is some action by city officials to reopen it. Walking along the shoreline Bay Trail between the Encinal Boat Ramp and the USS Hornet, … Continue reading →

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Mudslinging and Muckraking Galore!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Irene

Rather than watching your kids play with toy cranes and backhoes, digging and slinging mud around, why not take them over to Alameda Point to see the real thing.  Big machines are picking up giant scoops of mud from Seaplane … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocking

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Irene

As the city begins its final phase of taking stock and reassessing its vision for Alameda Point, we’ve been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.  The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is considering locating a new second campus at Alameda … Continue reading →

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Trader Woes Comes to Alameda Point

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Irene

Many decisions are based on trade-offs, and choosing the path for developing Alameda Point is no different. The “Community Benefits” page in the city’s “Going Forward” workbook caught my attention.  It asks us whether we would be willing to build more … Continue reading →

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Going Forward at Alameda Point

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Irene

It’s not a blank slate, but there’s room for you to write. Have you seen the Alameda Point planning workbook the city produced to solicit community input? It’s a remarkably comprehensive review of the myriad issues—and choices—that confront us. With the … Continue reading →

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