Alameda Point

Newly Formed Citizen Group Supports Positive Change at Alameda Point

September 16th, 2009

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.

The City, the Navy and SunCal, the planning and development firm selected by the City to plan the revitalization of Alameda Point, have been engaged in extensive planning for the reuse of the Point with the community. The Plan will soon be put before the citizens of Alameda as an initiative to be voted on in a citywide election.

Voters — not city council members, developers or special interests — will have the final say on whether this plan makes sense for our community.

The Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative calls for a new mixed-use community where the former Navy base is now and will result in environmental cleanup. It will feature new jobs, new homes, public transit improvements, a new ferry terminal, 58 acres of public sports and recreation facilities, 15 miles of public trails and 150 acres of public parks and improved access to the waterfront.

All of these things, including infrastructure upgrades and civic amenities, such as a new library, new schools and a fire station, will be open and available to all Alameda residents and will result in a net gain in revenue for the city and won’t be an economic drain.

“We feel confident,” Siden said. “That if you study the plan for Alameda Point you will support it as well.”

For more information about the plan and the team, visit alamedapoint.blogspot.com

Alamedans for Alameda Point Revitalization

titles for identification purposes only

Doug Siden

Board Member, East Bay Regional Parks

Doug Biggs

Executive Director, Alameda Point Collaborative

Josh Cohen

Qibits Associates

Barbara Kahn

Alameda Democratic Club

Diane Lichtenstein

Vice President, HOMES

Ron Matthews

President, Alameda Little League, Alameda Babe Ruth, & Alameda High School Athletic Boosters

Kathy Moehring

Executive Director, West Alameda Business Association

Honora Murphy

Friends of the Alameda Free Library

Helen Sause

President, HOMES

Brad Shook

President, Bladium Sports and Fitness Club;

President, West Alameda Business Association

Jon Spangler

Writer/Editor

Kevin Gorham

Athletic Director/Teacher, Encinal High School

Chris Seiwald

Owner, Perforce Software