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Press ReleaseSeptember 2, 2005 Contact: Revitalizing Concord's Downtown and Protecting Its Open Space
A Walking Tour Join Greenbelt Alliance for an Urban Outing in Concord to learn about the latest changes planned for historic downtown, and the implications of Concord's growth for the entire East Bay. Right now, the City is updating its General Plan, the blueprint for how it will grow from now until 2030. Concord is also proposing a giant development of 13,000 houses at the Concord Naval Weapons Station. This is a chance for local residents to get involved in the future of their community.WHAT: After a brief morning slide presentation we will step out for a leisurely walking tour to explore new developments and opportunity sites in and around Todos Santos Plaza, a focal point for the City's efforts to make downtown a more inviting place. Policy makers, community leaders and smart growth advocates will share their views and discuss important issues facing the city. WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Meet at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, 2290 Willow Pass Road at Colfax. WHO: Concord residents and others interested in open space and revitalized
communities are encouraged to attend. The tour is free. WHY: "Concord's proposal for the Concord Naval Weapons Station is the second-largest development proposal in the entire Bay Area. It would have serious impacts on traffic, wildlife habitat, scenic lands, and air and water quality. But Concord's downtown has great potential, and there's plenty of room within the existing city to grow before pushing out onto the Naval Weapons station. With this walking tour, we're inviting people to see for themselves," said David Reid, Greenbelt Alliance's East Bay Field Representative. ### For 50 years, Greenbelt Alliance has been the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for open spaces and vibrant places, with offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Fairfield, and Santa Rosa. www.greenbelt.org
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