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PlanningBoard | 2017-02-27 | 6 | Mr. Whiskeman said the existing plan was not close to being economically viable and would not move forward. Board Member Curtis said we have a jobs/housing imbalance in Alameda that is just as significant as the housing crisis. Tom Marshall, Catellus, said we have to get passed the conversation about "not seeing this coming," or if the plan was a "bait and switch." He said they have spent about $200 Million to date on infrastructure. He said they have spent $18 Million on advanced costs to prepare for the waterfront phase. He said the situation with the wharf is a lot more expensive than previously thought. He said all the other uses are being subsidized by the housing. President Köster opened the public hearing. Doug Biggs, Executive Director of the Alameda Point Collaborative, said that the Alameda Landing project has been a big job generator for their residents. He said it has ended the food desert that they had before. He said the hotel jobs would be a great stepping stone for their residents. He said he strongly supports the plan. Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce, said this project would bring jobs to the city. He said Catellus has been a good partner for the city. He said businesses say their employees can't find housing. He said the hotel would generate lots of tax revenue for Alameda. Angela Hockabout said the housing organizations she works with look forward to the affordable housing the project would provide. She said we need more housing and more co-working spaces. She said we need housing for all. Rich Krinks said he would rather see more residences than offices at this site. He said there is 100,000 square feet of office space available in Marina Village. He said we still have a housing crunch. He said he would like to see the water shuttle come back. Brent Aboudara, Alameda Landing resident, said construction activity is having a significant impact right now. He said a five story hotel would dwarf the existing buildings. Diana Aiken said people are working from more home. She said she wants to be able to walk along the shoreline and have a drink at a restaurant. She said she looks forward to the water taxi as an option to get to Jack London Square. Courtney Shepler said she lives at Alameda Landing and looks forward to something cool coming to the shoreline. She said half of her neighbors work from home. She said she Approved Minutes Page 6 of 10 February 27, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-02-27.pdf |