Over time, Alameda's southern shoreline has faced more extreme weather events, causing major erosion and sea level rise. Richard Bangert reports that the City has submitted a grant application for $1.6 million to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority to pay for designing new adaptation measures. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-applies-adaptation-grant-design-future-southern-shoreline/
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At the Sea Level Rise Planning Fair, residents were invited to share ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of the waterfront as part of developing an Alameda Shoreline Adaptation Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains the evolving strategies and timeline for the Plan. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/timely-sea-level-rise-planning-fair-presents-draft-strategies-neighborhood/
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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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The City of Alameda is seeking community feedback on improving safety at the Gibbons Drive/High Street/Fernside Boulevard intersection, starting on Monday, September 22. Here's how to weigh in. https://alamedapost.com/news/public-feedback-requested-gibbons-high-fernside-intersection-project/
Shake hands and network face-to-face with top Bay Area employers from government, retail, shipping, restaurants, and more at Alameda’s 11th Annual Autumn Job Fair on Thursday, September 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Shore Shopping Center. More than 40 employers are hiring for at least 100 positions. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alamedas-11th-annual-autumn-job-fair-south-shore-september-18/
#alameda #AlamedaChamberAndEconomicAlliance #AlamedaCountySocialServicesAgency #CityOfAlameda #JobFair #SouthShoreCenter
The City of Alameda has now prevailed at the California Court of Appeal, securing rent control protections for 150 residential units at Admirals Cove, a community of renovated townhomes between Alameda Landing and the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-alameda-wins-rent-control-protections-150-units-admirals-cove/
#alameda #AlamedaCityAttorney #CityOfAlameda #housing #RentControl #RentControlOrdinance
City of Alameda Sustainability and Resilience Manager Danielle Mieler is being honored this year at the Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards for her inspirational work in planning for climate change resilience! https://alamedapost.com/news/danielle-mieler-honored-hidden-hero-greenbelt-alliance/
#alameda #CityOfAlameda #ClimateActionAndResiliencePlan #DanielleMieler #OaklandAlamedaAdaptationCommittee
Paralegal-Investigator Rico Fenix urges the public to watch out for scams that are literally walking up to our doors. "Unlicensed contractors can target seniors, arrive unannounced, point out minor damage, and pressure homeowners into repairs that are unnecessary or unapproved." https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/scammed-door/
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Be prepared for changes in parking availability this week at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal parking lot during construction for accessibility improvements. Here's where you can park instead. https://alamedapost.com/news/temporary-parking-restrictions-harbor-bay-ferry-terminal-parking-lot/
The construction on Central Avenue is ahead of schedule! Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are urged to keep this advice in mind to safely navigate our new roundabouts. https://alamedapost.com/news/new-central-avenue-roundabouts-completed-soon/
#alameda #biking #CentralAvenue #CentralAvenueSafetyImprovementProject #CityOfAlameda #PedestrianSafety #roundabout
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