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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.