Times: Hercules projects likely to stall, but redevelopment work force appears safe
— by Jeffrey Wisniewski — 8 March 2010 — 2 comments below »
Certainly not promising news, but a realization of the state’s troubled finances nevertheless… “Hercules has weathered the recession better than many of its neighbors, but a state take-away of redevelopment funds could force some changes of plans.”
The following projects would be delayed if the California Redevelopment Association loses the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the 2009 state bill that authorized the taking…
- Sycamore Crossing Phase I. Final construction drawings are on hold, but the agency will proceed with Initial Planned Development Plan.
- Palm Project (auto center).
- Sycamore Park and historic building rehabilitation at 133 Railroad Ave.
- Historic Clubhouse rehabilitation.
- Corporation Yard relocation.
- Preparation of plans for former Wal-Mart site.
And the following projects will move forward…
- Infrastructure improvements for Hercules waterfront and future Intermodal Transit Center.
- Acquisition of about 13 acres for waterfront infrastructure (Hercules Point).
- Willow Avenue property acquisition and I-80 off-ramp relocation (part of New Town Center, second phase).
- “Market Hall” mobile food court.
- Sycamore Crossing Phase II.
Jeff, I think you might have the Sycamore Crossing phases reversed in your lists here. :)
@David Smith — I know it looks weird, but that is what was published in the article.