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Caltrain’s SF Expansion: One of the Most Expensive in the World

The San Francisco Caltrain extension is a proposed project to extend rail service from 4th and King Station to Transbay Terminal in downtown San Francisco, California. The project includes building a new tunnel under San Francisco Bay, extending Caltrain’s tracks from its current terminus at 4th and King Station to the Transbay Transit Center (TTC) …

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Building Permits Filed for 4-Story Apartment at 950 Hough Avenue, Lafayette, Contra Costa County

The Griggs Resource Group, which operates through 950 Hough Investors LLC, proposed 4-story apartment development at 950 Hough Avenue, Lafayette, in Contra Costa County, which was approved back in March of 2021. The developer has recently filed for new building permits; the project will include 20 condominium units and three affordable units. The developer is …

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The Demand for the Sweeping Ban on New Natural Gas Water Heaters and Furnaces

As one of the most active hubs for green technology and innovation, officials in Bay Area are pushing to be at the forefront of the environmental movement by implementing rules that would ban the sale of water heaters and furnaces that run on natural gas effectively within a decade. The counties affected by the new …

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The Slim Silhouette Trash Can: The Outrageous Cost of Garbage Disposal

Trash cans may not seem like the most glamorous topic, but they play a crucial role in keeping our cities clean and organized. Without them, our streets would overflow with garbage, creating a breeding ground for pests and a general eyesore. But let’s be real – no one wants to spend their day talking about …

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Completion of the O’Brien Homes’ Terraces of Lafayette

After the referendum passed, O’Brien Homes reapplied for the original 315-unit terraces project, and Lafayette authorized it in August 2020. However, a month later, Save Lafayette filed a lawsuit against the project, alleging that it broke zoning and environmental laws. An enquiry for comment on Wednesday was not immediately responded to by Save Lafayette’s attorney. …

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