New Year 2009!

05 January 2009 | Alameda | John Knox White

Happy new year everyone.

It’s been a quiet month at SD&R, mainly because I’ve been out of town and decided to take a little time off from things Alameda. 2009 promises to be an interesting year and will probably go down as one that is remembered, if not for the massive global financial crisis, then for what look to be spirited votes on plans for Alameda Point, the housing element update, the density bonus, etc. Continue

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