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Jun 20

Affordable Housing Policy Recommendations Community Workshop

Posted on June 20, 2017 at 2:06 PM by Margaret Livingston

The Community Development Department held the second of two community workshops, Affordable Housing Policy Recommendations, on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017. Residents and members of the public were invited to learn about and provide input on the affordable housing framework and policies currently under study to be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council for their consideration.

Tag(s): special needs housing, low income housing, community development, affordable housing

Jun 13

Metro 510 Update

Posted on June 13, 2017 at 5:10 PM by Margaret Livingston

Metro 510 (formerly known as Creekside Apartments) is the new 128-unit apartment community scheduled to open adjacent to the Ohlone Greenway at the southeast corner of the El Cerrito Plaza shopping center. The project is now actively leasing both affordable (below market rate) and market rate 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.

Tag(s): Ohlone Greenway, metro 510, development, creekside walk, affordable housing

Jun 13

CERT Update

Posted on June 13, 2017 at 5:04 PM by Margaret Livingston

The El Cerrito/Kensington CERT Program continues steady program growth in several different areas. The Fire Department continues its relationship with its West County CERT neighbors in San Pablo and Richmond. This partnership continues to be a very cost effective model for producing a high quality training experience for program participants.

Tag(s): volunteers, ham radio, emergency preparedness, CERT