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It would prevent Alameda officials from crafting a good deal at Alameda Point.
Alameda's Measure B may be the most ill-advised local ballot initiative in recent memory. Not only will it likely go down to defeat in the Tuesday,...
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East Bay Express: No on Measure B
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Added: Jan 26, 2010 at 9:48 PM
SunCal's Optional Entitlement Application, January 14, 2010
[SunCal's Development Agreement Not Released to the Public]
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Cover Letter, A-Application form, B-Legal description of property, C-General Plan Text Amendments, D-General Plan Map Amendments for Master and Specific Plans, E-Revised Chapter 9 "Alameda West" Plan Applications, F-New Chapter 11. Alameda Point Community Plan, G-Zoning Text Amendments, H-Zoning Map Amendments, I-Master Plan, J-MX Zoning & Master Plan Compliance, K-Development Plan, L-Comparative Density Analysis, M-Qualifications of Development Team, N-Development Agreement, O-Specific Plan, P-Charter Amendment, Q-Checks Payable to the City of Alameda
Added: Jan 26, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Mercury News: Treasure Island: A view of the future
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"It's about as risky a project as there is," said Jack Sylvan, San Francisco's director of the Treasure Island redevelopment project. "It's massively front-loaded."
The tab will run about $1.5 billion to pay for the land, shore...
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Added: Jan 23, 2010 at 8:29 AM
San Francisco Chronicle: Treasure Island board closes doors
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During a recent closed session of the Treasure Island Development Authority board of directors, a briefing revealed that the proposed $1.4 billion deal between the city, Navy and private developers to redevelop the former naval...
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Added: Jan 23, 2010 at 8:20 AM
The Island: GILMORE: RELUCTANT NO ON B
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City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Marie Gilmore has said that while she supports redevelopment of Alameda Point, she is taking a “reluctant” stance against Measure B.
Gilmore has come under fire in recent weeks from groups...
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Alameda Journal: Editorial: Measure B is not the way to go
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Bottom line: Measure B is not the answer. Let the leaders we've elected, and the staff, do their jobs rather than asking voters to do it. If they can't do the job then we need to deal with that issue.
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Alameda Journal: SunCal submits revised plan for Alameda Point
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SunCal has submitted its development plan for Alameda Point directly to the city for its consideration, a move that could allow the project to proceed even if voters reject it at the ballot box.
SunCal spokesman Joe Aguirre...
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Letter from SunCal to City Manager regarding optional entitlement application, January...
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 9:18 AM
The Island: On Point: The Letter
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Hey folks, I just wanted to check in to let you know I’ve secured a copy of the letter the city got with SunCal’s alternate development plan last week. (The city’s not releasing the rest of it right now; long story.) Anyway, I’ve...
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Press Release from Greenbelt Alliance Endorsing Measure B
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Added: Jan 21, 2010 at 6:25 AM