Alameda Point

Letters from the Community

August 25th, 2009

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

I agree that it would be wonderful to have a green technology/sustainable energy research park at Alameda Point (Letters, Aug. 13). It has been the dream of many of us who care about the environment that Alameda Point include a major employer in the green technology or environmental sustainability field. But this is just part of the dream.

Imagine if those who worked for such an employer were able to walk to work, shop locally, and have access to all sorts of recreational opportunities without having to commute on and off the Island.

Imagine if there were a variety of shopping options so that those who live on the Point could shop without using their cars. The SunCal plan for Alameda Point includes a large campus for a major employer as well as space for other job creation opportunities, civic and recreational amenities, and an array of housing choices. I encourage those who care about the environment to take a look at the SunCal plan to revitalize Alameda Point.