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As 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 former Bank of America building at 60 Throckmorton Ave.

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 ā€œrecurring revenueā€ model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.

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Front 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,Ā 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.

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Marin 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.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 16

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New 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.Ā 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.”

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