zoning

Expressed support on behalf of Downtown Alameda for streamlining the zoning process to help fill empty storefronts on Park and Webster streets.

Advocated for bringing artists into vacant downtown spaces, noting that arts and culture programs successfully drive economic vitality in other cities.

Spoke as a long-time commercial real estate broker in favor of updating outdated zoning laws to reduce vacancies and cut red tape for businesses.

Spoke as a local architect supporting the ordinance updates to remove regulatory roadblocks for housing development.

Spoke as a planning board member and resident urging approval of the modest, sensible housing updates.

Provided complex technical testimony concerning tax abatements, zoning formulas, and appraisal standards.

Representing Pacific Development, expressed strong support for the inclusionary housing amendments, noting they will help launch the shovel-ready Foundry project.

Expressed support for the housing ordinance updates as a practical step to unlock neighborhood housing production.

Spoke on commercial leasing, tax abatements, and economic metrics.

Expressed concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement references and city website content.