by admin | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
In addition to two tours – one of which I described in Part I, I also attended concurrent sessions ranging from regional transportation planning and vehicle mile travel reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, infrastructure investment strategies and community job...
by admin | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I thought it would be interesting to share what Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson wrote to her constituents about the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference that Corky and I also attended: I attend the 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference sponsored...
by admin | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Richmond Community Foundation Launches New Grant-Making Strategy! $75,000 Now Available for 2011 Capacity-Building Grants! Dear Tom, In order to create and sustain strong, healthy cities, community foundations must demonstrate active leadership, anticipate community...
by admin | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Feb. 16, 2011, 6:36 p.m. EST New Deals Buoy Richmond Port By Bobby White RICHMOND—Investments made to boost Richmond’s ailing port into a major gateway for car shipments appear to be paying off as manufacturers begin to move in. In January, Richmond announced...
by admin | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Richmond City Council Needs To Decide On Casino February 14, 2011 3:22 PM Point Molate in Richmond. (CBS) RICHMOND (KCBS) — A key component of a controversial casino-resort project on the Richmond waterfront could determine its fate. The final Environmental Impact...
by admin | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Richmond won’t have to make midyear budget cuts By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/16/2011 04:16:52 PM PST Updated: 02/16/2011 05:49:44 PM PST For the first time in two years, Richmond won’t have to resort to midyear budget cuts to make ends...