What is your vision for the future of Alameda Point, and what are three steps you would take to implement that vision?

Alameda Point can be developed and utilized to improve the quality of life of our residents if we use it wisely to provide jobs, housing, recreational areas, and a transportation system. With over 900 acres of land, developing even just a fraction of the whole property would be enough to accomplish this. My vision of Alameda Point includes affordable housing coupled with recreational areas, like parks, and maybe even an elementary school and a library that the residents can enjoy. It would also have a public transportation system to serve the area and minimize traffic and pollution. All of this would be supported by a vibrant mix of shops and businesses that would also help boost our economy.

There is a lot of potential in Alameda Point, but there is also the concern about the toxic wastes and hazardous materials that have been left there. My first step would be to clean up Alameda Point. Since I am not an expert in this matter, I would listen to the evaluation and recommendation of regulatory agencies, such as the EPA, but I would also proceed carefully and even err on the side of caution when humans and other living things are involved. However, I am optimistic that it can be done. As more and more technological discoveries are made, it is possible that the contamination can be cleaned up. For example, some plants have been known to clean up toxic materials in the soil while benefiting humans and other living things around them.

My second step would be to work out the development of Alameda Point in phases. This involves figuring out what needs to be done, which things go where, and when and how things need to get done to accomplish the vision that I have stated above. Then the third step would be to implement the plan. Implementation would involve working with the current tenants of Alameda Point and the PM Realty Group as well as other developers and business investors.