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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 23
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Read MoreAs Planning Commission Considers Proposed ‘Treehouse’ Arts & Culture-Oriented Club That Seeks to Re-Envision the Historic Bank of America Building, MV Chamber Weighs In
The founders of the popular Marine Layer clothing brand initially saw the building as a possible retail concept, but pivoted after learning of the significant aforementioned obstacles they saw as untenable. Instead, they chose a concept that has garnered excitement in cities and towns across the U.S. that look to create gathering spaces for communities wanting reconnection after the years of pandemic disruption. A “recurring revenue” model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.
Read MoreFront Porch’s Home Match Program, With Direct Support from the Community Housing Foundation of Mill Valley, Continues to Benefit Homeowners with Underutilized Housing and Those Seeking Housing
“We made the first three matches of the pilot between June 30th and September 15th, and we’ve now allocated all of the dollars for the first round of funding ($50,000 over 2 years),” Barnesmoore says. “Per our eligibility requirements, all three participants make 60% of AMI or less and work in the City of Mill Valley.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Homestead Valley’s Tim Ryan Creates Whimsical Public Art Projects, Garners 2023 Milley Award
When he’s not brainstorming or working on his next idea, Ryan, a 2023 Milley Award recipient, is the senior director of strategic facility planning at San Rafael City Schools.
Read MoreMarin County DPW Hosts Community Forum on Ways to Improve Safety at Four Corners Intersection of Panoramic Hwy., Sequoia Valley Road and Muir Woods Road – Oct. 30, 6pm via Zoom
The short-term concept was to redesign the existing lane layout approaching and through the intersection, which could be accomplished with repainting lane lines and improving signage. The long-term alternative would replace the intersection with a roundabout. In addition to needing funding for construction, implementation of a roundabout would involve extensive engineering and design work, community outreach, and coordination with surrounding landowners.
Read MoreMV Rec Returns With the Always-Delightful Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event – Oct. 27, 4-6pm
Trunk or Treat, a free family event in which businesses, local organizations and residents are invited to promote themselves by welcoming families to “trick-or-treat” from their decorated car trunks, has grown in scope every year.
Read MoreNewsom Backs Bills to Increase California Housing Production, Allow ADU Sales and Bolster Tenant Protections
“Streamlining housing development is important to cut down costs and to deliver the housing that we desperately need now,” Muhammad Alameldin of the Terner Center said.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 16
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Read MoreNew Mayor Urban Carmel Takes the Gavel With a Dazzling, Inspiring Speech About the Power of Community Service and Creative Might
“Whatever it is, there is a group of people who will put their time and their talent into making it happen,” Carmel said. “And that is incredibly inspiring. How can you not want to be part of public service when you’ve got a community that’s so committed to making this town better and that’s because people love this town.”
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Builds on Partnership with Google, Identifies Use of Hamilton Drive and Emergency Evacuation in a Single Car as Key Strategies
On Monday, October 16 at 5:30pm available live and via webcast at the Mill Valley City Council meeting, city officials will unveil the recent findings of an important study on evacuation planning that stems from a groundbreaking partnership with Google Research to prepare for escalating wildfire threats.
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