Community voices concerns over bill that could help advance Midway Rising project

City-wide planning committee votes to oppose state Senate Midway Rising bill

SB 958 would prohibit building height from being considered a significant impact on the environment under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Community voices concerns over bill that could help advance Midway Rising project

Local planning groups discussed the Midway Rising redevelopment project at a town hall meeting as California Senate Bill 958 advances toward potential approval in the legislature.

Point Loma Town Hall Airs Community Grievances Against Midway Rising, NAVWAR and Senate Bill 958.

At the  height of the "Town Hall" meeting Tuesday night, July 28, at the Point Loma Library, there was standing-room only. I had counted at least 80 people earlier. It had been called by three local planning groups (Peninsula, Uptown and Old Town) and a Point Loma group to air the community's grievances against the Midway Rising redevelopment project of the sports arena area, NAVWAR -- the Navy's redevelopment of sections of Old Town, and Senate…

Bottom Line Group advances North Fresno retail project after community meeting

Bottom Line Group is moving forward with a long-planned commercial development in North Fresno after meeting with nearby residents to address concerns about the project, even as another proposal in Parlier remains on hold following opposition from city leaders. The contrasting outcomes mark a new chapter for the Fresno-based development company led by Jay Virk, whose growing portfolio of retail, hospitality, office and residential projects acros…