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What’s new in Alameda Housing? To learn more about current information and news regarding Alameda housing issues and programs, keep reading!

Residential Project Approved by City of Alameda, Construction is Underway.

Grand Marina Village, is a waterfront community of 40 single family detached homes by Grand Marina Associates, LP. The development is located at the estuary end of Grand Street adjacent to Grand Marina. Construction of the homes began in October 2009. There will be affordable homes available within the community and all affordable homes will be sold to qualified households. There will be more information to come about the affordable units.

Applications Wanted for Rent Review Advisory Committee

The Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC) was established in 1979 in response to citizens’ complaints about substantial rent increases, and since that time has successfully mediated more than 230 cases of rental increases.  At the meeting, Committee members listen to the renter’s and owner’s views about the rent increase and discuss whether the amount is fair under all the circumstances. The Committee tailors its recommendation to fit each specific case.

The Committee is made up of 7 volunteers: 3 owners, 3 renters, and 1 neutral homeowner. Members are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. The Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, if there is business to conduct (or on Wednesday if Monday is a holiday).  Currently there are two vacancies for a tenant (renter) on the RRAC, but anyone interested in serving is encouraged to apply, and applications will be kept on file to fill any future vacancies.

Please click here for the RRAC application or call the City Clerk’s office at (510) 747-4800 to have an application mailed to you. (05/10)

Shinsei Gardens Apartments

Resources for Community Development, a non-profit housing developer, in partnership with the City of Alameda, Operation Dignity and Alameda Housing Authority, has developed a new 39-unit affordable apartment complex within the Bayport Community at 401 Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue. Construction began in summer 2008 and is now complete. For more information call 510.841.4410, or visit the Breakers Apartments at Bayport located at 459 Neptune Gardens. (01/10)

A Mixed-Use Project Approved by City of Alameda, Not Yet Under Construction

A new mixed-use project has obtained entitlements from the City of Alameda, but is not yet under construction:

• Alameda Landing, a new mixed-use development, will include 300 new residential units, of which 25% will be affordable. Alameda Landing will be on the 77-acre site of the Navy's former Fleet Industrial Supply Center at the foot of Fifth Street. The project will include 30 acres of housing, 20 acres of office space, 8 acres of open space, 300,000 square feet of retail and a 20,000 square foot health club.

Although this project has been approved by the City of Alameda, construction has not yet started. (06/10)