"With few exceptions, such as Sacramento, Dublin, and Fresno, nearly every jurisdiction in California is behind on producing enough housing, especially affordable units," reports Karin K. Jensen. On March 9, the Planning Board discussed Alameda's slow progress towards the City's housing allocation. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-reviews-housing-progress-rhna-gap-remains-large/
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“Since 2023, the City has issued 663 building permits toward its 5,353-unit RHNA target for 2031, reflecting slow progress,” reports Karin K. Jensen. At the March 9 meeting, the Planning Board will continue reviewing annual reports, focusing on the General Plan and Housing Element. https://alamedapost.com/news/march-9-planning-board-preview/
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At the February 23 Planning Board meeting, it was reported that housing production remains significantly below the City’s 5,353-unit Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirement by 2031. Just 65 new units were built in 2025, most of which were ADUs. Karin K. Jensen relays the meeting's discussions. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-flags-housing-shortfall-approves-limited-park-station-expansion/
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"On July 28, the Planning Board conditionally approved the design review permit for a new multifamily rental housing development planned near the Webster and Posey tubes," reports Karin K. Jensen. The eight-story building will have 356 apartments, including 54 units for affordable housing. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-approves-design-new-west-end-multifamily-housing/
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The Planning Board held a workshop on a possible Short-Term Rental Ordinance covering rentals of less than 30 days, as seen with Airbnb and VRBO. Karin K. Jensen reports that comments favored leniency in cases where the owner is onsite but were inclined to place limits for rentals where the owner is off-site. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-continues-consider-airbnb-regulation/
On April 1, City Council received an update on Alameda’s economic development efforts, focusing on business retention, attraction, and revitalizing key commercial areas like Park and Webster. Among other business, Karin K. Jensen reports that Council also voted to limit use of EV charging spaces. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-receives-economic-development-update/
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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/
#alameda #AquaticCenter #arpd #carp #CityOfAlameda #HousingElement #JeanSweeneyOpenSpacePark #PlanningBoard
The Planning Board held a workshop on drafting a Short-Term Rental Ordinance, which would regulate rentals of less than 30 days. Karin K. Jensen reports that public comment overwhelmingly supported short-term rentals, citing benefits to the local economy, flexibility for small landlords, and more. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-considers-regulating-short-term-rentals/
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To remove barriers to affordable housing development, the Planning Board voted to initiate comprehensive revisions to the City’s Subdivision Ordinance. Karin K. Jensen also reports that the Board is considering the merit of raising the allowable fence height in Alameda front yards.
https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-recommends-subdivision-ordinance-revisions/
The end of the 2023 CA legislative session is producing new pro-housing laws that close loopholes often used to block or delay projects. Dan Walters of CalMatters shows some local examples.
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