City Council approved a new diverter at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Walnut Street. Ken Der looks at the updates to the intersection known as a "stubborn problem spot for collisions." https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-lincoln-walnut-changes-2025-planning-annual-reports/
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"On a beautiful sunny, blue-sky day, the Rotary Club of Alameda gave away a total of 81 fruit trees at the Alameda Spring Shindig," writes Joyce Mercado. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/rotary-club-alameda-gives-away-81-trees-spring-shindig/
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"A written plan loses its meaning if no measurable milestones are in place." Irene Dieter responds to the newly released draft Urban Forest Plan and urges the City to take full advantage of this opportunity to make Alameda a greener place to live. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/not-forest-without-more-trees/
In a well-attended meeting on February 4, City Council received an update on the Alameda Police Department, including crime statistics and hiring efforts. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council discussed the Urban Forest Plan and expects to receive a revised draft for approval in late spring. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-receives-positive-update-apd-reviews-urban-forest-plan/
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On Monday, January 27, the Planning Board held its first meeting of the year and provided comments on the Draft Urban Forest Plan and the City of Alameda’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Ken Der reports that approximately 9,600 new trees are needed to reach the Plan's goal of 20% canopy cover. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-reviews-urban-forest-plan-inclusionary-housing-ordinance/
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