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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gibbons Drive Sidewalks and Trees Plan
Public Works introduced a long-term plan to address severe sidewalk and curb damage along Gibbons Drive while managing 112 mature liquid amber trees. Residents overwhelmingly urged the city to preserve the canopy and explore alternative engineering solutions instead of adopting a 20 percent tree removal cap.
Bay Farm Island Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project
The city is moving ahead with design and planning to protect Bay Farm Island from rising tides using state grants and nature-based solutions. This project will upgrade the shoreline, improve the Bay Trail, and help prevent flooding.
2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan Update
The city updated its zero waste strategy, focusing on behavior change, multi-family participation, illegal dumping enforcement, and community outreach rather than setting a strict target date. The plan outlines 12 programs designed to increase diversion and reduce landfill waste.
South Shore Geomorphology and Ecology Study
Alameda is creating a new capital improvement fund and accepting grant money to study the ecology and geomorphology of the South Shore shoreline.
Environmental Regulation
Alameda hit the brakes on a geoengineering project, and now folks are wondering if this means the city is anti-environment tech. It's a big question mark for future green innovations.
Environmental Policy
Alameda's city leaders just hit the brakes on a wild cloud brightening experiment. This decision might make it harder for other climate tech projects to get off the ground here.