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ABODE I BY CINDY EHLING I PHOTOS BY RUSSELL BYRNE
COMING TO
BRENTWOOD
In spite of the current lull in East County development
projects a number of projects are still
moving forward in our still busy, changing, and
growing Brentwood.
The Streets of Brentwood — They’re finally
pushing dirt around for this “lifestyle center,”
which will be a 460,000 square foot open air
mall located on 54 acres at the northeast corner
of the Highway 4 Bypass and Sand Creek Road,
directly across Sand Creek from the Raley’s
Shopping Center.
This upscale project, designed in Italian ornate,
will be anchored by Rave Cinemas, a multiplex with
at least 16 screens. More than 300,000 square feet
of retail shopping and restaurants will be located
in a picturesque courtyard setting.
Linda Maurer, Brentwood’s Economic Develop -
ment Manager, told me that 16 tenants have signed
up so far, including Banana Republic. There will be
no department stores, Maurer said.
Look for completion of this project to be the
Fall of 2008 right in time for the holiday season.
The Streets of Brentwood might provide the
shot in the arm that Brentwood needs, and I for
one am looking forward to it.
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MANY BRENTWOOD RESIDENTS CHAFF AT
THE APPARENTLY SLOW PROGRESS OF
DEVELOPMENT. BUT, IN FACT, PROGRESS IS
BEING MADE ON MANY FRONTS.
City Center — The architectural style of the
$72 million Civic Center will be based upon the
beautiful old Brentwood Hotel. The project is
going forward following 12 years of planning,
and ten years of negotiating with the Liberty
Union High School.
The new City Hall will be located along Maple
Street. A parking structure will be located east
of City Hall, and a community center south of
the parking structure.
The refurbished City Park will encompass 2.9
acres, and a new library will be built on the site
of the current City Hall Annex on the south side
of Oak Street.
Highway 4 Bypass — Section #1, from Lone
Tree Way to Highway 4, is scheduled to be
completed by the time you read this, perhaps.
Section #3, from Balfour to Walnut Boulevard,
will be completed this spring.
Vic Stewart’s Famous for Steaks —
Construction is begun and I can hardly wait. I
was considering becoming a vegetarian, but not
before I treat myself to one of their mouth
watering steaks.
Vineyards at Marsh Creek — According to
Courtland Holman, Development Project
Manager, no winery is now planned for the site.
Linda Mauer said that the city-controlled 30 acre
parcel is still working on an amphitheater to
host conferences and events. They will be rolling
out the plans within six months.
Los Medanos Junior College Expansion —
Discovery of historical artifacts on the land that
had been considered for development near the
John Marsh house has forced the college to look
for other alternatives. Stand by for further
announcements.
Downtown Brentwood — A Fine Time for Tea,
located near the Cinelux Theater on First Street
opened a couple of months ago. It features delicious
creations by Luan Smith, a great pastry
chef, and a gift gallery.
Little Miss Everything on Oak Street specializes
in children’s parties, clothing, accessories,
and party favors.
Things just keep getting more and more exciting,
it seems. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Send an email to editors@110mag.com with questions
or comments.
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