2026-3-9 Planning Board Meeting

The City of Alameda Planning Board convened on March 9, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the 2025 annual progress report on the Alameda 2040 General Plan and Housing Element. The meeting focused extensively on housing development progress, including updates on various development agreements and specific housing projects such as North Housing, Alama Marina Town Homes, and the Foundry project. Board members discussed the significant slowdown in housing permits issued in 2025 compared to previous years, attributing it largely to macroeconomic conditions and financing challenges faced by developers. The board also deliberated on potential policy adjustments to facilitate housing production, including ordinance amendments related to inclusionary housing, short-term rentals, and impact fee reductions. A motion was passed to recommend acceptance of the housing progress report to the City Council with suggested clarifications and an expanded discussion on measures to further facilitate housing construction. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported during the meeting.