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Projects in Alameda, California

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Alameda is $67,576,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Provide funding match to construct a segment of a new arterial connecting State Route 51. Alameda CA 60 $9,000,000 Streets/Roads -184
Reconstruct approximately 1.5 miles of a major collector in Harbor Bay Business Park. Alameda CA 28 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -122
ADA sidewalk rehabilitation. Alameda CA 11 $3,750,000 Streets/Roads -125
Construct Phase 2 of the Webster Street Streetscape project, including vintage lighting and street trees. Alameda CA 20 $3,000,000 Streets/Roads -157
Reconstruct .35 miles of Fernside Boulevard, including drainage and sidewalk improvements. Alameda CA 22 $2,011,000 Streets/Roads -61
Reconstruct approximately 1 mile of Central Avenue, including drainage and sidewalk improvements. Alameda CA 21 $1,880,000 Streets/Roads -46
Improve drainage and resurface street, Mariner Square Drive. Alameda CA 14 $1,250,000 Streets/Roads -35
Install traffic signals at three locations. Alameda CA 14 $1,250,000 Streets/Roads -86
Install accessible signals and pedestrian countdown signals at 58 intersections. Alameda CA 14 $1,235,000 Streets/Roads -34
Install 8,500 linear feet of new sidewalks to fill in gaps in pedestrian corridors. Alameda CA 17 $1,000,000 Streets/Roads -36
Install curb bulb-outs at Grand Street and San Jose Avenue; install pedestrian curb ramps in front of Lum School; install lighted mid-block cross on Grand Street; improve three public walkways; update crossing signs. Alameda CA 10 $750,000 Streets/Roads -49
ADA construction improvements to 100 intersections; add truncated domes and ramps. Alameda CA 8 $500,000 Streets/Roads -12
Reconstruct and enhance bicycle trails. Alameda CA 11 $500,000 Streets/Roads -123
Plant approximately 500 new trees and remove and replace approximately 150 trees throughout the City. Alameda CA 7 $300,000 Streets/Roads -126
Park Street Streetscape improvements, including vintage lighting and street trees, from Lincoln Avenue to Times Way and Webb Street; and Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue. Alameda CA 5 $200,000 Streets/Roads -108
Replace riprap and improve outfalls for the Harbor Bay Dike and seawall to protect public access and adjacent residences. Alameda CA 30 $5,000,000 Water -33
Use shotcrete to improve the structural stability of the Southshore Lagoon seawalls adjacent to City public access: approximately 3,000 linear feet. Alameda CA 19 $1,700,000 Water -26
Install mechanical trash racks to clear debris and reduce flooding at various storm pump stations. Alameda CA 10 $750,000 Water -18
Restore the historic Carnegie Free Library for public use as the Community Arts/Planning and Building Center. Relocate the adjacent Foster House to accommodate a proposed addition that will connect the Foster House with the Carnegie Library and provide d Alameda CA 50 $5,630,000 CDBG -186
Alameda Landing Phase I: Demolition of existing improvements, relocation of utilites, and environmental remediation of future residential site (subject to CDBG blight and brown field regulations). Alameda CA 50 $4,750,000 CDBG -70
ADA park pathway upgrades Alameda CA 25 $2,500,000 CDBG -74
Fire Station 5 Rehabilitation (located in low income census tract): roof and windows replacement and walls. Alameda CA 11 $1,000,000 CDBG -16
Rehabilitate field - Lincoln Park. Alameda CA 11 $500,000 CDBG -79
Replace the fence at Lincoln Park field. Alameda CA 11 $500,000 CDBG -86
Upgrade and rehabilitate building interior, including asbestos removal, painting, replacement of carpets and window coverings, and ceiling repairs at the Al DeWitt O' Club at Alameda Point (located in low income census tract). Alameda CA 11 $500,000 CDBG -41
Resurface basketball courts at Washington, Leydecker, and McKinley parks. Alameda CA 8 $375,000 CDBG -86
Resurface tennis courts at Washington, Leydecker, and McKinley parks. Alameda CA 8 $375,000 CDBG -93
Upgrade the pathways, lighting, and landscaping at Neptune Park. Alameda CA 8 $350,000 CDBG -52
ADA upgrade of restroom facility and lobby at Alameda Point Gymnasium (located in low income census tract). Alameda CA 7 $300,000 CDBG -35
Replace the fence at Washington Park field. Alameda CA 7 $300,000 CDBG -58
ADA upgrades to restroom facility at Encincal Boat ramp. Alameda CA 6 $250,000 CDBG -38
ADA upgrades to restroom facility at Grand Street Boat ramp. Alameda CA 6 $250,000 CDBG -41
Replace windows and trim at City Hall. Alameda CA 6 $250,000 CDBG -59
Replace windows and trim at the Veterans Memorial Building. Alameda CA 6 $250,000 CDBG -7
Upgrade building interior and refinish 360,000 sq. ft. of gynmasium floor at Alameda Point Gym (located in low income census tract). Alameda CA 4 $200,000 CDBG -50
Resurfacing basketball courts in Longfellow Park (located in low income census tract). Alameda CA 3 $125,000 CDBG -62
Resurfacing tennis court in Longfellow Park (located in low income census tract). Alameda CA 3 $125,000 CDBG -71
Rehabilitate the skate board park. Alameda CA 2 $100,000 CDBG -177
Install solar panels on roof of the Main Library. Alameda CA 13 $1,200,000 Energy -12
Install solar hot water heating system to supplement the operation of a new energy efficient hot water system at Anne B. Diament. Alameda CA 2 $100,000 Energy -21
Replace kitchen, bath cabinets and counters in all the 186 units of the Independence Plaza. Alameda CA 12 $1,320,000 Housing -194
Replace siding, windows, and sliding glass doors with energy efficient glazing in all units at Anne B. Diament. Alameda CA 13 $1,300,000 Housing -37
Replace the interior flooring of all the Housing Authority units. Alameda CA 12 $1,200,000 Housing -59
Repaint the interior of all Housing Authority units. Alameda CA 10 $1,000,000 Housing -59
Replace kitchen and bath cabinets, counters, and electrical sub panels at Esperanza. Alameda CA 10 $1,000,000 Housing -67
Replace roofs and gutters on all buildings at Esperanza. Alameda CA 10 $725,000 Housing -40
Replace, at Independence Plaza, two ponds, remove lawn, and re-landscape with drought tolerant native plants. Alameda CA 10 $500,000 Housing -66
Replace asphalt parking lots (7 total) and driveways at Esperanza. Alameda CA 8 $350,000 Housing -35
Repaint all exterior siding and trim; restain fences and gates at Eagle Village. Alameda CA 4 $200,000 Housing -32
Repair all exterior siding and trim, and restain fences and gates at Parrot Village. Alameda CA 4 $200,000 Housing -34
Replace the first floor kitchen and bath cabinets, including the community room at Anne B. Diament. Alameda CA 4 $200,000 Housing -43
Construct a new 22-space parking lot at the rear of the Independence Plaza complex. Alameda CA 5 $200,000 Housing -48
Replace the boiler system, at Anne B. Diament, with a high-efficiency boiler for hydroponic heating system. Alameda CA 2 $125,000 Housing -22
Install bus shelters and related improvements at 18 locations throughout the City. Alameda CA 6 $250,000 Transit -10