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December 3rd, 2009
Alameda Point Initiative Protects Point from Sea-Level Rise
A state report released yesterday offers strategies for responding to sea-level rise and the other consequences of global warming.
The report, “2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy,” makes recommendations for coastal areas like Alameda Point, which will be home to Alameda’s newest mixed-use neighborhood if voters approve Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative.
Planning for sea-level rise is a critical [...]
October 26th, 2009
Alameda City Council Votes to begin Environmental Study of Alameda Point Revitalization Plan
SunCal Companies to Pay for the $2 million Environmental Impact Report
Alameda, Calif. – The Alameda City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday meeting to start the important environmental study of the plan to revitalize and re-use Alameda Point, the former Navy base on the western edge of the city.
Although not required by California law for an initiative to be placed on the ballot, SunCal has agreed to fund an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in order to assure that the environmental impacts of the whole of the project will be addressed prior to construction.
October 19th, 2009
SunCal to Resume Cleanup of Oak Knoll Property – Court Authorizes Funds for Weed Abatement, Security and Maintenance
Here is a breaking news update on the Oak Knoll property in Oakland. A U.S. Bankruptcty Court has authorized the use of $500,000 to clean up the 167-acre site. Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in 2008.
October 15th, 2009
SunCal Companies Responds to Mayor Johnson
Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson issued a press release late Tuesday regarding the initiative to revitalize Alameda Point. Yesterday, SunCal Companies sent this letter to the Mayor, responding to the questions that have been raised.
October 8th, 2009
SunCal Secures Funds to Clean Up Oak Knoll Property
Money to be Used for Weed Abatement, Security and Maintenance
Oakland, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2009) – SunCal Companies today released the following statement regarding critical cleanup and maintenance issues at the Oak Knoll property in Oakland:
“We are pleased to announce that we have reached a stipulation with the project’s bankruptcy trustee and Lehman Brothers to effectively address some of the concerns about the site that are of an immediate nature. Contingent upon the court’s approval, the trustee has agreed to release funds for property-wide weed abatement, cleaning up wood piles and repairing of perimeter fences. In addition, there would be a team of armed security guards on duty 24 hours per day to help secure the property from trespassers.”
“The resumption of property maintenance and security is an important matter we have consistently advocated with Lehman Brothers, the financial partner for SunCal Oak Knoll, LLC, the owner of the Oak Knoll property. Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in September 2008 and this has affected the funding for Oak Knoll and other projects that the firm provided financing for.”
“We are continuing our discussions with Lehman and the trustee about the outstanding issues at Oak Knoll and are working with them in an effort to resolve these matters. SunCal remains committed to the long-term potential and vision of the Oak Knoll master-planned community.”
September 24th, 2009
Alameda Point Initiative Headed for 2010 Vote – Thousands of Voter Signatures Delivered to City Clerk
ALAMEDA, Calif., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The citywide voter initiative to redevelop the former Naval Air Station Alameda took an important step forward on Wednesday, Sept. 23 when proponents delivered the necessary voter signatures to the Alameda City Clerk’s office.
More than 8,000 signatures were hand-delivered to the City at 10:30 a.m. yesterday, starting the process [...]
September 21st, 2009
Oak Knoll Update from SunCal Companies
As the development manager of the proposed Oak Knoll community in Oakland, we’d like to provide an update about this development since it has recently been in the local news. The resumption of suspended demolition work and property maintenance is an important matter we have been advocating since last year with Lehman Brothers, which is [...]
September 16th, 2009
Newly Formed Citizen Group Supports Positive Change at Alameda Point
Alamedans for Alameda Point Revitalization Endorses Plan to Cleanup and Reuse Old Base
Alameda, Calif. – Alamedans for Alameda Point Revitalization, an advisory committee formed by concerned citizens, has endorsed the Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative, which will result in the environmental cleanup and reuse of the former Naval Air Station Alameda.
“Alamedans for Alameda Point Revitalization (AAPR) was formed to ensure that the voices of those who want a positive, realistic and financially healthy plan for Alameda Point are heard,” said Doug Siden, AAPR chair and member of the East Bay Regional Parks board.
August 28th, 2009
Let Voters Decide on Point Revitalization
By David Soyka, SunCal Companies – Alameda Sun: Aug. 27, 2009
The Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative is Alameda’s best chance to ensure that something positive and long-lasting happens at the underutilized and rundown former naval air station.
The plan was drafted using input from Alameda residents during more than 20 public hearings and multiple community meetings. In order to ensure that Alameda Point is safe for residents, the plan requires SunCal to fund environmental cleanup as an enhancement to the Navy’s ongoing cleanup project.
August 25th, 2009
Letters from the Community
Alameda is a city known for its vigorous political debate and its well-informed citizenry. We would like to encourage that debate by periodically acknowledging the people who have offered thoughtful insights about the Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative.
Posted below is a letter sent to a local newspaper we think is worthy of your attention.
Open-minded
By Barbara Kahn – Alameda Sun: Aug. 20, 2009