Monthly Archives: July 2018

The “nexus” between market-rate and affordable housing

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Today we submit for your consideration the following heresy: The market-rate residential developments approved or proposed for Alameda aren’t going to solve the problem of the shortage of affordable housing in the City.  In fact, if anything, they’re going to … Continue reading →

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Is the rent stabilization ordinance working?

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

The results of our study conclude that Alameda’s rent stabilization ordinance appears to be having the desired effect on the rental housing market, namely to discourage relocating existing tenants to gain higher rent from new tenants, provide financial assistance to … Continue reading →

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The NBA comes to City Hall

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

The next time Stephan Curry visits Alameda City Hall during a Council meeting – after finishing his round at the new Corica Park south course – he’ll see a familiar sight if he looks at the big screen behind the … Continue reading →

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A half-sense sales-tax increase

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

If you like the way the Alameda City Council has been spending the taxpayers’ money for the last several years, the Merry-Go-Round has got a deal for you: Just vote for the sales-tax-increase measure expected to be placed by Council … Continue reading →

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