The Alameda Marina Master Plan wins Merit Award
June 24, 2019
The Alameda Marina Master Plan won a Merit Award for Comprehensive Plan from the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section.
“The purpose of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section Awards Program is to encourage quality in planning and increase the public’s awareness of the planning profession through recognizing outstanding achievement in the planning field. Each year, the Northern Section bestows Planning Awards to honor the most outstanding efforts in planning in the Section. The program honors innovative plans and projects, distinguished APA members, and lay contributors to planning and achievements of the Northern Section.”
Revised and Re-issued
Request for Qualifications
to operate a boatyard
and/or dockyard facility
April 3, 2019
This revised and Re-issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks submittals from fully qualified parties for the economically feasible design and operation of the Project. Location: Alameda Marina – Alameda, CA
Alameda City Council unanimously
approved the EIR and Master Plan
for Alameda Marina
July 12, 2018
The approval is the culmination of more than two years of true collaboration between the City, the community and the developer of the Marina.
Alameda Sun
Letter to the Editor
July 9, 2018
“…dramatically improving the chances of people with disabilities and senior citizens to obtain suitable housing on the Island.
I urge City Council to give the project final approval.”
– Beth Kenny, Chair City of Alameda Commission on Disability
East Bay Times
Letter to the Editor
July 9, 2018
Plans will give marina back to residents to enjoy again. A letter by Casey Sparks.
AC Transit Endorsement
of the Alameda Marina Project (6C)
July 9, 2018
Read AC Transit’s endorsement letter for Item 6C in the Alameda Marina Master Plan.
Bay Area Council’s endorsement
for the Alameda Marina project
July 2, 2018
“The Bay Area Council endorses this project as a critical step in meeting Alameda and the region’s growing demand for housing.”
Matt Regan
Senior Vice President, Public Policy
Alameda Planning Board
Unanimously Approves
Alameda Marina Master Plan
May 30, 2018
In a 5-0 vote, the Alameda Planning Board unanimously approved the Alameda Marina master plan and adopted the EIR, moving the proposal forward to city council in July.
Thank you to the many who came out to share your voice and show support. After more than two years of community feedback and compromise, together with our city leaders and staff, we crafted a sustainable plan to create a Waterfront that Works!
AC Transit Endorsement
of the Alameda Marina Project (7A)
May 25, 2018
“This is a good project that is in line with other developments oriented toward AC Transit’s service in Alameda.” – Robert del Rosario, Director of Service Development and Planning, AC Transit
2018 Updated
Master Plan Proposal
May 23, 2018
View the updated Master Plan Proposal for Alameda Marina
East Bay Letters:
Community Opinion
May 22, 2018
Thoughtful letter from Eric Gantos and Joanne Martin, owners of Hot Rod Shop Inc. titled Move forward with plans to redevelop Alameda Marina. The article is part of the East Bay Times Community Opinion section.
Bay Area Council’s
endorsement
May 18, 2018
Read the Bay Area Council’s endorsement letter for the Alameda Marina Project
East Bay Times
OpEd
March 8, 2018
Read an OpEd written by Alameda Marina Harbor Master, Paul Houtz – “My Word: Alameda Marina draft EIR is practical plan that deserves support”
2017 EIR Report Published
January 4, 2018
The City of Alameda has published the 2017 Environmental Impact Report for the Alameda Marina Project. Click the button below to view the report.
Alameda Marina Project Update
July 24, 2017
Planning Board Subcommittee Receives Feedback to Master Plan and PSI Board Member, Sabrina Svendsen, Clears Up Myths about Tenancy
City of Alameda
Public Hearing
June 7, 2017
On Monday, June 12, the City of Alameda will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Alameda Marina Master Plan to reflect the community’s feedback, and include improvements to the maritime commercial components of the plan and more effort to preserve opportunities for a future boatyard and some of the existing structures, including the graving dock. As a result of these changes, the updated Master Plan includes an additional 90 housing units, bringing the total number of new units to 760.
We hope you will come to this meeting to share your support for this revised plan and the added housing it will bring to Alameda.
Alameda Planning Board Public Hearing
Monday, June 12, 7:00 p.m.
Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
Click here for the Planning Board meeting details, as well as a downloadable version of the updated Alameda Marina Master Plan.
East Bay Times
OpEd
July 15, 2016
Read an OpEd written by Pacific Shops, Inc. Chairman, Bill Poland – “My Word: Alameda Marina Master Plan addresses housing needs.”
July 2016
Master Plan
July 11, 2016
View the Master Plan for Alameda Marina and the accompanying letter submitted to the Mayor and City Council of Alameda. You can also view the EIR Project Description.
SF Chronicle
Special Report
July 10, 2016
April 2016
Project Update
April 19, 2016
On April 19, the Alameda City Council conducted a workshop as a follow-up to the Vice Mayor’s referral about zoning for the Northern Waterfront and staff’s recommended guidelines for master planning. You can watch the meeting here. After hearing public comment, the Council discussed the guidelines and did not adopt any changes to the zoning, or special guidelines for property owners.
In advance of the April 19th Council hearing, Alameda Marina submitted this letter to the Alameda City Council.
A letter to the
Alameda City Council
February 22, 2016
Read the latest letter to the Alameda City Council regarding our plans for Alameda Marina
Special
Announcement
January 16, 2016
On January 16, 2016, Sean Svendsen resigned his position as President of Pacific Shops, Inc. (PSI). We wish Sean well with all future endeavors. PSI is still owned by the Svendsen Family Trust and Bill and Mary Poland Family Trust and Bill Poland remains chairman of the PSI board.
Effective January 19, 2016, Brock de Lappe is no longer associated with Alameda Marina. We thank Mr. de Lappe for his years of service to the Marina.
Alameda Marina is pleased to name Paul Houtz as its new Harbor Master. Paul has been involved with the Marina for more than four years and will lead a team, already in place at the Marina, with more than 60 years of combined experience in property and marina management.
January 2016
Project Update
January 7, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016, an opinion piece by Bill Poland, chairman and shareholder of Pacific Shops, Inc. (the owner of Alameda Marina) ran in both the Alameda Journal and the print version of the Alameda Sun. Please read Mr. Poland’s editorial here.
November 19
Meetings Update
November 19, 2015
On Wednesday, November 18, we hosted tenants and neighbors of Alameda Marina for a series of exploratory meetings about the future of the marina. We thank everyone who came to these meetings – the first of a long series of conversations – and shared your thoughts. As promised, below are links to download the presentation we delivered, as well as the current lease agreement between the City of Alameda and the marina operators.
We will post future updates here on our website, as well as on our Facebook page. If you prefer to receive your news by email, please be sure to sign up on our Stay Informed page.
Thank you, Alameda Marina
November 18
Meetings Schedule
November 17, 2015
As we explore opportunities to revitalize and restore Alameda Marina, our first step is to talk with our neighbors and the greater community about what is desired at this property.
Tenant Meeting #1
12-1:30 p.m.
Island Yacht Club, Alameda Marina
Neighborhood Meeting #1
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Island Yacht Club, Alameda Marina
More Updates coming soon