Two new affordable housing communities, including the City of Alameda’s first 100% permanent supportive housing community, are open. Vicky Nguyen reports that Linnet Corner and Estuary I are the beginnings of the North Housing project, which promises over 500 rental units for low-income residents. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-celebrates-new-permanent-supportive-housing/
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On September 23, electric vehicle drivers and Alameda officials gathered to celebrate new EV chargers on Eagle Avenue. "The chargers, provided by It’s Electric, are curbside and publicly accessible," reports Jean Chen. Download the app to get a free charging cable. Photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-celebrates-new-ev-chargers-everett-commons/
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Alamedans expressed concerns over increased traffic, parking availability, and the design for a new affordable housing development, The Poplar. Vicky Nguyen reports that The Poplar will include 50 to 60 units, with preference for up to 25% of the units to be considered for AUSD teachers and staff. https://alamedapost.com/news/neighbors-express-concerns-over-new-housing-development-poplar/
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The Alameda Housing Authority is opening a waitlist for the newly-built Linnet Corner, an affordable housing community for seniors. Individuals age 62 and older who meet income requirements may apply for one of the 23 studio apartments. Applicants will be selected by a lottery for the waitlist. https://alamedapost.com/news/applications-new-affordable-senior-housing-opens-april-4/
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Unhoused disabled veterans who are 62 or older now have an opportunity to live in a furnished studio or one-bedroom apartment in Linnet Corner, a newly built housing community. Join the interest list online. https://alamedapost.com/news/affordable-senior-housing-alamedas-unhoused-disabled-veterans/
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The Alameda County Housing Authority has announced that at least two three-bedroom homes in Alameda are now available at Dignity Commons. To qualify, households must include four to six people, and the total household income must be below 50% of AMI. Applications are due by January 12. https://alamedapost.com/news/dignity-commons-accepting-applications-for-3br-homes/
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) will open its waitlists for the Housing Choice Voucher program and select Project-Based Voucher programs on December 3 at noon. AHA will stop accepting waitlist applications on December 16 at noon.
https://alamedapost.com/news/housing-authority-open-waitlist-for-voucher-programs/
On November 19, City Council accepted the 2024 Progress Report on 'The Road Home, A City’s Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda.' Karin K. Jensen reports that although the City has increased support, unsheltered homelessness has increased as well.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-accepts-report-efforts-combat-rising-homelessness/
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After 20 years serving the community as APC's Executive Director, Doug Biggs is stepping back. Biggs talks with Kelsey Goeres about his time at APC, "It's just been phenomenal to work with these folks and see the success that we've had." Photo by Maurice Ramirez.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-point-collaboratives-doug-biggs-retiring/
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Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft talks with representatives for Varazze, Italy, Alameda’s sister city on the Mediterranean coast. She also invites Alamedans to apply for upcoming openings on several boards and commissions.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/get-involved-in-alamedas-boards-and-commissions/
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