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Residents warn Terminal 1 housing plan could worsen contamination and sea‑level risks
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the council to reconsider a proposed Terminal 1 residential project, citing documented contamination, sea‑level rise, flood and insurance concerns and the possibility that sales may not cover cleanup and long‑term monitoring costs.
Several Richmond residents used public comment at the Oct. 21 City Council meeting to urge rejection or further review of a proposed residential development at Terminal 1, saying the site’s contamination and shoreline location create long‑term risk and liability for the city.
Pam Stello told the council the Terminal 1 proposal “will inevitably add to future city budget…
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