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Article: Waterfront debate churns in Pittsburg
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- February 28, 2009
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Lots of waves are being made about the future of Pittsburg's
waterfront.
For years, Pittsburg has sought to increase industrial activity,
including expanded port operations. Most recently, the city and
several companies on the waterfront talked with transportation and
logistics firm Pasha Group about creating a marine terminal facility
that could import and export about 100,000 automobiles each year.
Discussions with potential suitors have sparked a stern response
from grass-roots advocacy group ACORN. At a series of gatherings,
including one this month, the group has demanded officials be
transparent about the process, and that it has a say in port
decision-making.
City officials maintain ...