2026-03-05 Historical Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Alameda Historical Advisory Board held a meeting on March 5, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the Radium Theater Performing Arts Center project. The board received detailed presentations from city planners and the project team, covering the project's design, historic district compliance, view corridors, and environmental considerations. The project involves issuing a certificate of approval and is intended to be consistent with the Secretary of Interior standards for rehabilitation within the NAS Alameda Historic District. Public comments raised concerns about compliance with historic preservation laws and environmental review requirements. The board discussed interim parking plans, project timeline, and design elements, ultimately voting to approve the certificate of approval. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on recent local adaptive reuse projects, including Improv Central and Park Station, highlighting their community impact and historic preservation efforts. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during the meeting.