Wayfinding for Active Transportation
Have you ever wondered where the freeway was? Or where is the retail district? Alameda County is developing the Eden Area Signage Plan to outline wayfinding and gateway signage for areas of urban unincorporated Alameda County, including: Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview and San Lorenzo. The Economic and Civic Development …
Chick-fil-A next to Burger Island? Where’s the beef?
When you consider how this location is a gateway to this community, how poorly conceived this intersection is, and the increasing traffic along 580, it is fair to question the wisdom of placing a new drive-thru restaurant here.
Lost Worlds to take up all available space in Daughtrey’s, about third of building to remain unleased
Lost Worlds would be the sole occupant of the Daughtrey building, occupying about 25,000 square feet on the first floor and most of the basement, according to David Greensfelder, the developer for the county-owned building, The building’s second floor mezzanine would not be developed. The Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between …
Daughtrey’s on Monday’s MAC agenda with giant indoor playground plan
Developer David Greensfelder will be at Monday’s Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting to describe plans to transform the Daughtrey’s department store building on Castro Valley Boulevard into a giant indoor playground. In an email to Castro Valley Matters, Greensfelder confirmed his plan to develop the long-abandoned, county-owned building into a …
“Beer geek” looks to tap into Castro Valley
A self-proclaimed “beer geek” wants to open a beer garden in Castro Valley. John Heylin, a former Peace Corps volunteer and entrepreneur who lives up the road in Canyon, will be opening Lamorinda Taphouse in early February in Lafayette. He sees potential in Castro Valley and has been exploring sites here …
Alameda County Public Health: Discussion on Health Outcomes in District 4
On Tuesday, July 29, I went to a discussion on health outcomes for Alameda County District 4. The goal of meeting was the accreditation of our county public health department with the Public Health Accreditation Board. This accreditation will provide guidance on project prioritization, leadership, and stakeholder engagement, as well …
The Daughtrey Contract and (lack of) Local Control in Castro Valley
The provisions in the developer contract for the Daughtrey building highlight the lack of local control in Castro Valley.