Archive for January, 2010
by John M. Zukoski on January 10, 2010 | 
11 Comments | Topics: Development
Positano is a gorgeous community nestled in the rolling hills of Fallon Village in Dublin, CA. Positano’s developer, Braddock & Logan, has recently shown signs that they may be having a cash crunch as a result of the tough economy and tight mortgage lending market:
- Braddock & Logan recently sold their remaining 40+ lots and development rights for the Cantara at Positano project to home building behemoth KB Homes.
- Braddock & Logan sold a portion of the Maranello project land and development rights to D.R. Horton. This parcel of land acts as a buffer between the planned Maranello development and the Dublin Ranch Golf Course.
- The City Council voted to save Braddock & Logan millions of dollars in construction costs by changing the Positano affordable housing requirements. This reduction was in response to Braddock & Logan’s implication that it would not be able to continue building at Positano without the change.
- The City of Dublin recently stepped in to pay for traffic median landscaping improvements that Braddock & Logan had initially planned to install along Fallon Road.
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by Around Dublin Team on January 9, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
The City of Dublin is proud to present the Sixth Annual Winter Concert Series. The first in the series is “Wild Women of Song & Hors D’oeuvres.”
Thursday, January 21, 6:30PM
Dublin Heritage Center
Old St. Raymond’s Church
6600 Donlon Way
Dublin, CA 94568
Enjoy a delightful evening of traditional jazz and blues with nationally renowned performer Pamela Rose and her band, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages at the same time.
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by John M. Zukoski on January 7, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Restaurants
Dosa Place in Dublin, CA, offers pan-Indian cuisine with a South Indian core. Their superstar dishes include the dosa (crepes made from ground rice and lentils) and Indian flatbreads that are complemented by a magnificent array of chutneys and sauces.
As a thank you to our readers, the Around Dublin Blog is teaming up with Dosa Place to offer you free:
- Filter Coffee or Masala Chai (one per person); and
- House Appetizer (for order from every group of two or more).
Please just say that you’d like the “Around Dublin Blog” special. There is a $20 minimum order requirement, and this special is only valid through February 6, 2010.
Dosa Place is an Around Dublin favorite because it is run from the customer’s perspective with great service, a broad menu, a comfortable setting, free wi-fi, and fresh ingredients. All leftover food is tossed out at the end of the day. The restaurant design and layout are absolutely stunning – reflecting the nearly one year invested in renovating the building and adding tenant improvements.
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by Around Dublin Team on January 6, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Sustainability
The City of Dublin is currently recruiting community members for the newly formed Green Initiatives Task Force in Dublin, CA. The duration of this assignment will be approximately two months.
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by Around Dublin Team on January 6, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements
Founded in 1953, Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) currently serves 145,000 customers, providing potable water service to Dublin and Dougherty Valley, and waste water collection and treatment to Dublin, south San Ramon, and Pleasanton (by contract).
The DSRSD Board of Directors has elected Jeffrey G. Hansen as Board President for 2010. President Hansen has served on the Board since 1985, longer than any other Director in the District’s history. He has been Board President four times before, most recently in 2006. Hansen is a business and real estate law attorney who has practiced in the East Bay for more than 26 years. Hansen received a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of California at Berkeley and a Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University.
Vice President Dwight L. (Pat) Howard has served on the Board since 2004 and was President in 2007. Vice President Howard was first elected to the DSRSD Board in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 30 years engineering experience. Howard has bachelor and master of science degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and a master of science in engineering management from Santa Clara University.
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by Eric Haggin on January 5, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Opinions
This home in a nice, older area of Tulsa, Oklahoma suddenly increased in value when the tree accidentally crashed into it.
Not due to excessive insurance, but something much more interesting. Can you think of why?
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by John M. Zukoski on January 3, 2010 | 32 Comments | Topics: Development
The Muslim Community Center of the East Bay (MCC-East Bay) has spent the past few years planning and fundraising to build a 35,000 sq. ft. facility on the three-acre parcel on the corner of Gleason Drive and Brannigan Street in Dublin, CA. The proposed facility has been designed to include features such as a community hall, prayer hall, and day care.
Many Around Dublin Blog readers have heard whisperings recently that the MCC-East Bay decided not to build their new location in Dublin. While representatives of the MCC-East Bay have not formally notified the City of Dublin that they intend to shelve plans for this project, they did recently sign a multi-year lease in Pleasanton for a 7,000 sq. ft. facility. Additionally, the MCC-East Bay has invested a significant amount of time and money to make tenant improvements at their Pleasanton site. Taken together, the lease extension and the subsequent tenant improvements seem to suggest that the group plans to remain in Pleasanton for at least the next four to five years.
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by John M. Zukoski on January 2, 2010 | 2 Comments | Topics: Development
Sonata at Dublin Ranch is a new community of 119 single-family detached homes by Lennar in Dublin, CA. Sitting to the East of the future Springfield Montessori School and the Dublin Muslim Community Center, the Sonata homes are among some of the most energy efficient private residences in Dublin. They are currently the only new production homes to come standard with a roof-integrated solar electric system.
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by John M. Zukoski on January 1, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Things To Do
The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Earl Anthony Memorial and the PBA Women’s Series Earl Anthony Memorial are returning to Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl in Dublin, CA, after 18 years. The event is being held from January 12-17 and will conclude with live ESPN television coverage at 10AM PST on the last day.
The return of the Earl Anthony Memorial Classic is fantastic news for Dublin. The tournament was relocated back to Dublin after Earl Anthony’s widow Susie asked Dublin Bowl proprietor Ted Hoffman if he would bring the tournament back to it’s original home. With Ted’s leadership, the support of the City of Dublin, and the nimbleness of the PBA, this national tournament is back with the center that bears Earl Anthony’s name. “We’ve hosted a PBA West Regional tournament bearing Earl’s name for years, but it’s really nice to have the national tour coming back. We’re all excited. Our staff is pumped,” said Hoffman.
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