Alameda PostSindhu Ananthavel takes a look back at the June 23 Planning Board meeting regarding the new Aquatic Center at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. Check out the meeting records for schematics, parking projections, and more. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-approves-design-review-permit-aquatic-center/
On July 1, City Council approved a revised Aquatic Center design with project funding of $35.5 million. Karin K. Jensen reports that parking was "a significant issue of debate," with both community members and City Council divided. Council plans to revisit the parking decision in October. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-aquatic-center-project-revised-budget/
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On March 10, the debate surrounding parking spaces at the Alameda Aquatic Center continued during a Planning Board public workshop. The new designs have eliminated 27 parking stalls. Karin K. Jensen also relays updates on the Housing Element, a transportation report, and CARP. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-provides-feedback-updated-aquatic-center-design/
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After robust public comment on the designs for the new Aquatic Center, City Council voted for a 30-meter pool and an activity pool, rather than a single 50-meter pool. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council voted to keep most Slow Street barricades until later Neighborhood Greenway development.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-30-meter-activity-pools-aquatic-center/
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Join the City of Alameda and ARPD for the third public workshop to discuss the new Aquatic Center to be built at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. The project is expected to break ground in 2025, with completion slated for 2027.
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The City seeks public input on new Aquatic Center designs at a community workshop on the morning of June 8 at the O' Club, with online survey available until June 10.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/public-workshop-aquatic-center/
The City of Alameda is offering a series of community workshops to help shape the design of the new aquatic center to be built at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. Comment at the in-person workshops or participate online with a survey.
https://alamedapost.com/news/help-design-alamedas-new-aquatic-center/
On September 19, City Council workshopped the Draft Three-Year Strategic Plan, which will now be finalized before being presented for approval in November. Karin K. Jensen reports that Council also approved $16 million in financing for the new Aquatic Center and authorized a lease for the All Good Living Foundation.
https://alamedapost.com/news/draft-strategic-plan-attracts-robust-public-comment/
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City Council voted to fund a new City Aquatic Center for the west end of Jean Sweeney Park. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Center will include competitive and recreational pools, an associated building with locker rooms, office space and community room, and a parking lot.
https://alamedapost.com/news/new-aquatic-center-moves-ahead/
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