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west alameda.com
alameda point revitalization initiative
arguments for Measure B
The Naval Air Station at the western end of Alameda permanently
closed more than 12 years ago. Since then, many plans have been
developed, but little progress has been made to transform the base into
a safe and productive part of our city.
Costs to maintain the crumbling infrastructure and decaying buildings
at Alameda Point continue to grow, making it a burden on the City of
Alameda and Alameda taxpayers. After decades of military use, the
Navy is cleaning up the contaminated soil and groundwater; however,
the site's aging buildings are contaminated, and the roads, sewers and
utilities need to be replaced.
Now, there is a unique opportunity to further clean up Alameda Point
and make it a vibrant part of our community, without cost to current
Alameda taxpayers.
World-renowned planners, with input from citizens of Alameda over
many years and through dozens of public workshops and community
meetings, have developed a plan to create a green, sustainable, transit-
oriented development at Alameda Point. If approved, the plan will:
Remove decayed buildings and further clean up the toxic waste
Improve public access to water and create bayside walking and biking
trails
This plan will NOT cost existing taxpayers. In fact, the City requires that
the plan must pay for itself.
The plan to revitalize Alameda Point is supported by community and
business leaders, environmentalists, seniors and residents. Please visit
http://www.alamedapointcommunity.com for more information.
Now it's up to you to help make this plan a reality and decide Alameda's
future. Vote YES on B.
s/Doug Siden
President, East Bay Regional Park District
s/Helen Sause
President, HOMES Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense
s/Christopher Seiwald
Local Business Owner
s/Ron Matthews
President, Alameda Little League & Babe Ruth and Alameda High
School Athletic Boosters
s/Honora Murphy
Alameda Library Supporter; 45 year Alameda resident
closed more than 12 years ago. Since then, many plans have been
developed, but little progress has been made to transform the base into
a safe and productive part of our city.
Costs to maintain the crumbling infrastructure and decaying buildings
at Alameda Point continue to grow, making it a burden on the City of
Alameda and Alameda taxpayers. After decades of military use, the
Navy is cleaning up the contaminated soil and groundwater; however,
the site's aging buildings are contaminated, and the roads, sewers and
utilities need to be replaced.
Now, there is a unique opportunity to further clean up Alameda Point
and make it a vibrant part of our community, without cost to current
Alameda taxpayers.
World-renowned planners, with input from citizens of Alameda over
many years and through dozens of public workshops and community
meetings, have developed a plan to create a green, sustainable, transit-
oriented development at Alameda Point. If approved, the plan will:
Remove decayed buildings and further clean up the toxic waste
Improve public access to water and create bayside walking and biking
trails
- Provide 145 acres of parks and open space
- Preserve historic structures
- Build a new ferry terminal
- Bring new businesses and jobs to Alameda
- Build recreational and sports facilities
- Build a new library, fire station and school
This plan will NOT cost existing taxpayers. In fact, the City requires that
the plan must pay for itself.
The plan to revitalize Alameda Point is supported by community and
business leaders, environmentalists, seniors and residents. Please visit
http://www.alamedapointcommunity.com for more information.
Now it's up to you to help make this plan a reality and decide Alameda's
future. Vote YES on B.
s/Doug Siden
President, East Bay Regional Park District
s/Helen Sause
President, HOMES Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense
s/Christopher Seiwald
Local Business Owner
s/Ron Matthews
President, Alameda Little League & Babe Ruth and Alameda High
School Athletic Boosters
s/Honora Murphy
Alameda Library Supporter; 45 year Alameda resident