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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The Planning Board held a public workshop to review the conceptual plan for the Aquatic Center at Jean Sweeney Park. Karin K. Jensen reports that some commenters advocated for "reducing or eliminating" the parking lot. In other business, the Board approved an outdoor dining patio at Saltbreaker. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-reviews-draft-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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As the City draws up plans for the new aquatic facility at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, Drew Swartz writes a Letter to the Editor espousing a 50-meter pool.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-support-for-50-meter-pool-at-jean-sweeney-open-space/

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The Port of Oakland, an international shipping hub, lies just across the water from Alameda. So, why isn't Alameda a shipping giant as well? Dennis Evanosky digs into Alameda's shipping history and explains why the industry didn't last in the Island City.

https://alamedapost.com/history/canner-ships-railroad-shaped-alamedas-north-shore/

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After an excellent July 4th Parade, the City of Alameda has announced the winners. Parade participants were considered in seven different categories, and the popular Cargo Bike Brigade was selected as the recipient of the Mayor’s Trophy for the second time in the last three years.

https://alamedapost.com/news/2024-july-4th-parade-award-winners/

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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.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/third-public-workshop-for-new-aquatic-center-saturday-august-3/

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In the beautiful sunshine on May 21, the Rotary Club held its weekly meeting at the Rotary Club of Alameda Pavilion at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. At the meeting, the Club awarded matching grants to 11 Alameda nonprofit organizations to support their important contributions to our community.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/jean-sweeneys-legacy-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/

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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/

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