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Economic Development

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Economic Development

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IKEA

Ravenswood Business District/4 Corners

Ravenswood High School Site/Ravenswood Gateway 101

Whiskey Gulch/University Circle

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A supermarket would nourish East P.A.'s revival - San Jose Mercury News

Article about why it is time for East Palo Alto to have a supermarket.

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EPA Redevelopment Agency Initial Meeting Agenda

East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency staff report on action items. Includes notes from Barbara Mouton and reference documents.

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Memo from Lynda Hamilton-Rahi to the Redevelopment Agency Members about Deal Points

Memo from Deputy Executive Directory Lynda Hamilton-Rahi to the EPA Redevelopment Agency Members concerning the establishment of a pool of funds for selected...

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EPA Economic Development Council Annual Report - December 1980

Full annual report from the East Palo Alto Economic Development Council. Includes a review of the organization, report on the year's activities, changes in...

newspaper

East Palo Alto Gets Big Gift - Palo Alto Weekly

Article about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation granting three EPA organizations $460,000 to help EPA residents develop a community plan for improving...

newspaper

County Gets Jobs for Youth - Peninsula Times Tribune

Article about the Summer Jobs for Youth program, run by Alonzo Emery, helping 136 EPA residents ages 14-21 apply to jobs.

newspaper

Letters to the Editor: E. Palo Alto Can 'Develop' Without Huge Projects - Peninsula Times Tribune

Letter to the Editor submitted by Trevor Burrowes about ways that EPA can 'develop; without massive projects. Mentions EPA's agricultural and rural heritage...

newspaper

Power Through Zoning - SF Examiner

Article from the SF Examiner that discussing the zoning potential for the land occupied by EPA. Discussed the possible rezoning of the Ravenswood High School...

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San Mateo County Master Plan

Large printed pamphlet with report of the San Mateo County Master Plan, including the general policy statement, land use element, and circulation element....

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E. Palo Alto group to rally for housing - San Mateo County Times

Article about Peninsula Interfaith Action organizing a rally to ask the City to prioritize getting a full-service supermarket and allocate money for...

newspaper

Help Wanted - or not? - Palo Alto Weekly

Article about EPA residents being frustrated by IKEA not hiring more local people to work at their new site. At the time of publication, 39.5% of IKEA...

newspaper

The Chamber Echo, Vol 2, No 5

Edition of the EPA Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Newsletter. Includes information and membership updates, work plan progress, business highlights, activities...

newspaper

Misleading Picture - Palo Alto Daily News

Letter to the editor from EPA City Council member Sharifa Wilson about misleading information and photos being presented in the debate over an IKEA being...

clothing

IKEA = Jobs T-Shirt

T-shirt supporting the approval of IKEA in EPA. No content on the back.

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IKEA/Measure C Brochures and Election Mailers

Various Yes on Measure C and pro-IKEA election mailers and brochures in English and Spanish. Materials feature endorsements by EPA City Council member and...

newspaper

Wave of Development Engulfs East Palo Alto - Palo Alto Weekly

Article about how development in EPA has forced lower income residents to relocate, and the impact this has had on community diversity. Includes inserts on...

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East Palo Alto Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations

A report, prepared for the Trust for Public Land, containing recommendations for parks, recreation and open space in light of various development proposals...

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Various Papers and Letters related to the First City of East Palo Alto Small Business Conference

Packet of various documents related to the First City of East Palo Alto Small Business Conference. Includes: Letter from Joe Brooks to the Economic...

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Letter to Frank Satterwhite about SBA in EPA

Letter from Richard F. America of the Office of Private Sector Initiatives to Frank Satterwhite about the economic development of EPA and the possibility for...

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City of East Palo Alto Business Needs & Capacity Assessment - Executive Summary

Executive summary of EPA's business needs and capacity assessment in the mission to establish a Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP). Includes assessment...

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Letter to Bank of American Customers About the Closure of the University at Bay Branch

Letter from Bank of America Branch Manager G.J. Whyte about the closure of the University at Bay Branch location.

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'First source' hiring policy an apparent success - Palo Alto Weekly

Article about the success of hiring locals in the Ravenswood 101 Retail Center. The article goes on to talk about the other development projects in East Palo...

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East P.A. clamoring for a supermarket - San Jose Mercury News

Article about an alliance of church pastors, community activists and residents working together to bring a supermarket to East Palo Alto. In addition, the...

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IKEA Unböring Newsletter - Vol 1, Fall 2002

Newsletter from IKEA covering IKEA's commitments to the EPA community by providing jobs, investing in local non-profits and youth programs. Includes articles...

newspaper

IKEA in EPA - The Debate Continues - The Eastside Panther

Opinion section of the Eastside College Prep student newspaper where freshmen debate the pros and cons of a new IKEA store coming to the Ravenswood 101...

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Reading Whiskey Gulch: The Meanings of Space and Urban Redevelopment in East Palo Alto, California

A study of the redevelopment of Whiskey Gulch area of East Palo Alto.

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E. Palo Alto - a model for Oakland: Ex-murder capital found some answers - San Francisco Chronicle

Article comparing Oakland's issues today with those of East Palo Alto 10 years ago when East Palo Alto was the 'murder capital' of the nation and what East...

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Open space group seeks assurance from East P.A. - San Jose Mercury News

Article about how to preserve Cooley Landing, which is owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), will be sold to the Packard Foundation who will eventually...

newspaper

The End of the Road for Whiskey Gulch - Palo Alto Weekly

Front page article from the Palo Alto Weekly about the development of EPA's Whiskey Gulch into University Circle. Includes photos of Whiskey Gulch businesses...

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University Circle Newsletter Issue #1

The first issue of the University Circle Newsletter. Gives an update on the progress of the University Circle development project, next steps, an answers to...

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Draft Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of East Palo Alto and University Circle, Ltd.

Full draft Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of East Palo Alto and University Circle, Ltd.

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Action Minutes for the City of East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency Board Special Meeting on the University Circle Redevelopment Project

Full action minutes for the City of East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency Board special meeting on July 11, 1990 about the University Circle Project. Includes...

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Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings at the City of East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency and City Council Joint Special Meeting

Reporter's transcript of Proceedings at the City of East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency and City Council Joint Special Meeting in review of the University...

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University Circle Option Agreement

Intro letter from Julia Baigent to EPA Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Lynda Hamilton-Rahi about who is included in University Circle, Ltd., and the...

newspaper

Reason for Compromise - Peninsula Times Tribune

Editorial about the legal battle over the Whiskey Gulch development and De Monet Industries.

newspaper

Time to Slow Down - Peninsula Times Tribune

Editorial about EPA's plans to develop Whiskey Gulch and the importance of the project for the city's economic development. Discusses the impact of De...

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Draft Agreement for Extension of Term of Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively for the Redevelopment of University Circle

Intro letter from Julia Baigent to EPA Redevelopment Director Virgus Streets with attached draft of the agreement for extension of term of agreement to...

newspaper

City Says It Won't Revise Report on Whiskey Gulch - Peninsula Times Tribune

Article about the EPA City Council deciding not to revise a report on the impact of potential developments in the Whiskey Gulch area despite requests from...

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University Circle Project Area Redevelopment Plan Adoption Schedule

Redevelopment plan adoption schedule for the University Circle project. Includes plan actions and requirement, completion dates, and planning date for future...

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Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively

Signed agreement for exclusive negotiation between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of East Palo Alto, the City of East Palo Alto, and De Monet...

newspaper

Dramatic Plan for Gulch Area - Menlo Park Times Tribune

Article about a redevelopment proposal from De Monet Industries to turn Whiskey Gulch into an office, hotel, and retail building space.

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Letter of Resignation for Redevelopment Administrator Virgus Streets

Letter of resignation from EPA Redevelopment Administrator Virgus Streets to members of the EPA Redevelopment Agency. Streets mentions that his resignation...

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Memo about Meeting Restrictions and Work Activities Outside University Circle Redevelopment Plan

Memo from City Manager Stanley Hall to Virgus Sreets about not scheduling meetings related to University Circle redevelopment or Cooley Landing.

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East Palo Alto three-year plan aimed at improving economic base - Palo Alto Times

Article about the EPA Municipal Council developing a three-year plan to use federal funds to redevelop the Nairobi Shopping Center, improve streets, and...

newspaper

Job Fair Sought, Received - Times Tribune

Article about several local tech companies hosting a job fair for EPA, Redwood City, and East Menlo Park residents at the EPA Municipal Services building....

newspaper

Menlo Park and Palo Alto: Neighboring Cities Discuss East Palo Alto - Peninsula News

Article about the city councils of Palo Alto and Menlo park meeting to discuss EPA's proposed redevelopment of University Center and other topics 'of mutual...

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Our Campaign Promises are our Commitments

Flyer for Mouton, Blakey, Abrica, Bashir, and Mirembe for EPA City Council. Lists campaign promises, including access to city officials, financial...

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Letter from Barbara Mouton of the EPA Municipal Council about EPA's Economic Depression

Letter from Barbara Mouton of the EPA Municipal Council covering the economic depression facing EPA and the benefits of Incorporation.

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Letters Between Mayor Mouton and James Blakey about the Installation Banquet for the EPA Chamber of Commerce

Letters between Mayor Barbara Mouton and EPA Chamber of Commerce President James Blakey about the installation banquet and significance of the Commerce's...

newspaper

No Strings Attached: Aid to East Palo Alto by the Packard and Hewlett Foundations is No Ploy - Unknown Publication

Editorial about a possible development opportunity with Sun Microsystems in the Ravenswood Industrial Park. The Packard Foundation and Hewlett Foundations...

newspaper

What's the Real Deal - East Palo Alto Post

Article written by EPA Mayor William Vines about the development agreement with DeMonet Industries. Discusses how the development could dispossess and...

photograph

Building for Sale in Whiskey Gulch

Photograph of a store front for sale in Whiskey Gulch.

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East Palo Alto's University Circle Project - Revised December 3, 1991

Revision of the EPA University Circle Project. Includes an introduction, background on EPA, opportunities for current owners, the legality of redevelopment...

photograph

Photograph from the Opening of the Bell Street Pool

Photograph from the opening of the Bell Street Pool. Photograph depicts Monika Hudson, Eric Stevenson, and RB Jones.

photo-gallery

Photographs of Demolished Buildings in Whiskey Gulch

Photographs of demolished buildings and businesses in Whiskey Gulch area.

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University Centre Informational Pamphlet

Informational pamphlet about the University Centre mixed-use project for the University Circle redevelopment project area. Includes information about how the...

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Draft Comments and Questions of the East Palo Alto Overall Economic Development Committee Regarding the University Center Development Project

Draft of the comments and questions of the East Palo Alto Overall Economic Development Committee regarding the University Center Development Project....

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Final Supplement to the University Circle Redevelopment Plan Environmental Impact Report

Full Final Supplement to the University Circle Redevelopment Plan Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the City of East Palo Alto. Includes an...

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Draft of the Replacement Housing Plan

Full draft of the Replacement Housing Plan, created by the redevelopment agency of EPA for the University Circle project. Includes an introduction, general...

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Draft of the University Circle Specific Plan

Full draft of the University Circle Specific Plan. Includes an introduction, land use regulations, development standards and criteria, the implementation...

newspaper

Whiskey Gulch Project: East P.A. Has the Right - Peninsula Times Tribune

Letter to the editor from Ray and Peggy Kramer about payola being offered to EPA as an inducement to treat Whiskey Gulch with special interest group wishes....

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Proposal for the University Centre from De Monet Industries

Contents of the De Monet Industries proposal. Includes large format photographs of various models, renderings, and perspectives of the project, the EPA...

newspaper

To Developer De Monet: Whiskey Gulch – A Perfect 10 - Peninsula Times Tribune

Article about Joaquin De Monet and De Monet Industries' vision for the Whiskey Gulch redevelopment project. Includes details of the development proposal and...

newspaper

New Look for Whiskey Gulch? - San Jose Mercury News

Article about the De Monet Industries' proposal to replace Whiskey Gulch with a new retail and office development. Discusses Joaquin De Monet as a person,...

newspaper

Merchants Worry They Won't Survive - San Jose Mercury News

Article about the De Monet proposal to demolish Whiskey Gulch shops and develop a new office and retail center. Gives the perspective of Whiskey Gulch shop...

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East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency Proposed Program Budget, Fiscal Year 1990-1991

Full proposed program budget for the EPA Redevelopment Agency for the 1990-1991 fiscal year. Includes a summary of revenue and expenditures, the program...

newspaper

Development Knocks on East P.A.'s Door - San Jose Mercury News

Article about the city of EPA being open to redevelopment of land to the east of highway 101 and north of the Ravenswood High School site. This site is in...

newspaper

East P.A. Takes Aim at Blight - San Jose Mercury News

Article about the EPA City Council forming a redevelopment agency and adopting a plan to overhaul the city. Mentions hesitancy to develop the Whiskey Gulch...

newspaper

Car Dealers Looking at East Palo Alto as Site for 'Auto Mall' - Times Tribune

Article about EPA being a possible location for south San Mateo County's first auto mall, proposed by auto dealer John Anderson. The proposal was to be...

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Common Ground Newsletter - December 2001

December 2001 issue of the Common Ground Newsletter on EPA's housing and community issues. Includes updates on the University Circle project area, the...

oral-history

Verna Winston Interview

Interview of Verna Winston by Dianne Otterby. Topics discussed include: coming to EPA in 1954, gardening, Japanese residents, housing in the Gardens...

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Community Visioning Demonstration Week Schedule

Documentation on the Community Visioning Demonstration Week. Includes a form letter to send to community leaders about design facilitator Ron Morgan and his...

newspaper

Out of Service: Businesses Avoid Going into EPA Because of Stigma - San Jose Mercury News

A front-page article about the crime reputation of EPA, how residents feel it's unwarranted, and how the stigma has affected businesses serving the EPA...

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East P.A.'s Struggle Worries Homeowners - Peninsula Times Tribune

Article about the United Homeowners of East Palo Alto's concerns over crime, safety, and development in EPA. Includes photo of a picnic put on by the group...

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Summons for the City of East Palo Alto, City Council, and the Redevelopment Agency being sued by the Industrial Development and Employment Association of East Palo Alto

Judicial summons for the City of East Palo Alto, City Council, and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of East Palo Alto being sued by the Industrial...

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General Plan Amendment Related to the Industrial Section and the Four Corners Section

General Plan Amendment Related to the Industrial Section and the Four Corners Section. Includes a purpose and scope of the amendment, land use element...

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Proposal for State of California Department of Commerce Office of Business Development Grant for Redevelopment Plan Preparation for the City of East Palo Alto Ravenswood Industrial Park Study Area

Proposal for State of California Department of Commerce Office of Business Development Grant for Redevelopment Plan Preparation for the City of East Palo...

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Memo on Activities of the Special Blue Ribbon Committee to Review Sun Microsystems' Proposal for the Ravenswood Industrial Park

Memo to EPA City Manager Stanley Hall from Foster Curry about activities of the Special Blue Ribbon Committee to review Sun Microsystems' proposal for...

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Memo from City Manager Stanley Hall to EPA City Council about Communications Regarding the Future Development of the Ravenswood Industrial Park

Memo from EPA City Manager Stanley Hall to EPA City Council about communications regarding the future development of the Ravenswood Industrial Park. Includes...

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Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in Mikel Manual v. City of East Palo Alto

Full order denying plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order in Mikel Manual v. City of East Palo Alto by the US District Court Northern District of...

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Final Report: Analysis of Option for Ravenswood Industrial Park Area

Final Report of the Analysis of Option for Ravenswood Industrial Park Area, prepared by the Citizens Task Force to Study a Master Plan Development for the...

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Agenda for the East Palo Alto Citizen's Task Force to Study a Master Plan Development for the Ravenswood Industrial Park Area

Agenda for the East Palo Alto Citizen's Task Force to study a Master Plan Development for the Ravenswood Industrial Park Area, Includes the selection of a...

newspaper

Premature Potshots - Peninsula Times Tribune

Editorial critics and proponents to build a new Giants stadium in East Palo Alto on Bay Road. Mentions potential conflicts and protests from the Palo Alto...

newspaper

New Plan to Entice the Giants - South China Morning Post

Excerpt from the South China Morning Post about the EPA City Council formalizing an agreement with the county and Giants stadium task force to study the...

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Various papers related to the designation of a survey area at University and Bay Road site

Packet of various papers related to the designation of a survey area at University and Bay Road site. Includes the meeting agenda for the East Palo Alto...

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East Palo Alto Developer Questionnaire

Series of 43 questions for potential developers interested in projects in East Palo Alto.

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Draft of Community Development Program Proposed Priorities

Draft of the proposed priorities for the EPA Community Development Program. Includes priorities for the first, second, and third years, including shopping...

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Draft Letter for CityConnection - 1987

Excerpt of drafted Mayor Mouton letter likely for a 1987 CityConnection newsletter. Discusses the De Monet proposal for the 1900 block of University and the...

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Materials related to an upcoming visit from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and an Application for Technical Assistance funds

Letter from EPA City Manager Stanley Hall and US Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Jack Kemp regarding an upcoming visit. Includes an...

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Accountants' Report and Combined Financial Statements for the City of East Palo Alto - June 1984

Accountants' report and combined financial statements for the City of East Palo Alto, compiled by Morris, Davis & Company. Includes the Auditor's report,...

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How Peninsula cities invest their money - The Peninsula Times Tribune

Article about how various Peninsula cities, including EPA, invest their idle funds.

newspaper

Proponents Campaign for New Stadium - The San Mateo Times

An article from the San Mateo Times about the formation of a citizen task force to address opposition to the San Mateo County Stadium Task Force exploring...

newspaper

Mayor Coats Accuses Councilman Bill Vines of 'Misinformation' - East Palo Alto Post

Article by Mayor Warnell Coats responding to previously published article containing 'misinformation' that was written by Bill Vines. Discusses "expensive...

newspaper

Federal Officials Visit East Palo Alto - Palo Alto Weekly

Article about representatives of almost a dozen federal agencies meeting with EPA city officials during a federal summit meeting to help find ways for the...

document

Flyer for Cooley Landing City Council Study Session

Flyer for three Cooley Landing study sessions organized by the EPA City Council. Features map of the area and information in English and Spanish.

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Letter and Preliminary Agreement from Sun Microsystems, Inc. about Developing the East Palo Alto Business Park

Letter from Sun Microsystems Vice President Crawford Beveridge to EPA Mayor William Vines and the City Council about the company's interest in redeveloping...

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Responses to Written Objections/Comments Received on the Ravenswood Redevelopment Plan

Responses to written objections and comments received on the Ravenswood Redevelopment Plan. Includes letters from San Francisco Bay Conservation and...

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Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Ravenswood Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan and General Plan Amendment

Full draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Ravenswood Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan and General Plan Amendment. Prepared by the City of EPA...

newspaper

East Palo Alto: 5 Years Old & Coming of Age - Times Tribune

Article about the growth of EPA throughout its first 5 years as an incorporated city. Focuses on the optimism and plans of EPA's City Planning Department.

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East Palo Alto 2000 Committee Final Report

Final report and introductory memo to the City Council from the East Palo Alto 2000 Committee, a group of people from city boards and commissions, local...

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