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Posts Tagged ‘economic development’

Richmond’s city commissions trudge onward with limited participation and engagement

By Josh Slowiczek | November 1, 2017

Twenty out of Richmond’s 25 city-based commissions and committees currently have empty seats, resulting in an approximately 30 percent vacancy rate. For these committees, this means more work and fewer opportunities to engage the public.

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New Richmond ferry terminal: can it stimulate development and benefit all residents?

By Sara Harrison | October 3, 2017 | 13
A WETA ferry docked in San Francisco in 2014. Richmond will break ground on a new ferry terminal in the coming weeks. (Photo by Jack Snell)

As Bay Area traffic increases, many Richmond residents are excited by the new ferry terminal project while others wonder how the anticipated economic development will impact the future of the city.

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A day in the life of Hilltop Mall

By Tom Goulding | October 31, 2014 | 5

Hilltop Mall is in a period of transition, with its struggle for business well documented. We looked deeper into the problems, prospects and potential of Hilltop Mall.

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Community members turn up the heat on UC Berkeley Chancellor over Richmond Bay Campus

By Alice Kantor | October 30, 2014

Community protests complement a new business report in looking for binding local agreements over the development of the Richmond Bay Campus.

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Sister cities, in name if not in deed, edge closer to a true financial kinship

By Brett Murphy | October 7, 2014 | 2
Zhoushan

Two weeks ago a Zhoushan business delegation visited the port, and this time they came to do more than shake hands. A new Chinese-based development, built in part with Richmond’s participation, is on the immediate horizon.

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