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Study Session on the Future Development of the Main Street Neighborhood North Area in Alameda Point. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this study session is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies)
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To: Historic Advisory Board
From: Abigail Thorne-Lyman, BRED Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Base Reuse and Economic Development is exploring the possibility of releasing a developer Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") in late 2026/early 2027 for the future redevelopment of the Main Street Neighborhood North ("MSNN") area at Alameda Point. Staff is seeking feedback from the Historical Advisory Board (HAB), the Planning Board, and City Council to help establish clear development and preservation priorities that can be incorporated into a potential RFQ.
The purpose of this study session is to provide the Historical Advisory Board ("HAB") with an update regarding preliminary development feasibility analysis for the MSNN area, which staff initially introduced during a December 6, 2025 joint workshop and walking tour with the City Council, Planning Board, and HAB, and to receive feedback regarding future planning priorities and historic preservation considerations. The PowerPoint presentation from the December 6, 2025 workshop and walking tour is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 1.
MSNN is generally bounded by Main Street to the north and east, West Midway Avenue to the south, and Pan Am Way to the west. Staff has also incorporated into the MSNN feasibility study area the area generally bounded by Main Street, Pan Am Way, Essex Drive, and Lexington Avenue, including the Chapel, Theater, and Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club ("O'Club"). This expanded study area also includes the "North Shore" area, located immediately west of the O'Club and generally bounded by Main Street, West Red Line Avenue, and Navy Way.
As part of the feasibil...
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