Why are some communities in Contra Costa County unincorporated?
Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.
Tagged "contra-costa-county".
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Tue 20 June 2023
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Tue 03 January 2023
Taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act in Contra Costa County
How Contra Costa County can leverage $1.4 billion in federal infrastructure funds to build a green economy through manufacturing and services.
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Sun 14 November 2021
How we did our home addition and remodel
A comprehensive account of doubling our home size from 1,500 to 3,900 square feet, including design process, permits, construction, and detailed room transformations.
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Thu 04 July 2019
How to bring more businesses to Contra Costa County
Analysis of Contra Costa County's business landscape and proposals for attracting more companies through conference centers, business clubs, arts districts, and industry branding.
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Wed 01 August 2018
The case for more housing in Contra Costa County
An economic analysis of Bay Area housing scarcity, rising prices, and the urgent need for high-density housing near transportation.
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Thu 12 July 2018
Income inequality in and around Contra Costa County
Analysis of income inequality trends in Contra Costa County using Federal Reserve data, showing growing gaps between top and bottom earners post-recession.
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Tue 03 July 2018
What does it mean to be unincorporated?
Learning what it means to live in unincorporated Saranap - outside city limits but still getting services, with different political and permitting rules.
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Tue 03 July 2018
What is the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors?
Explaining the role of county supervisors in California - their responsibilities, powers, and how they differ from city councils in our governance structure.