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Residents and environmental groups press Newark to reject housing plan on wetland‑adjacent Pick N Pull site
Summary
A coalition of residents and environmental groups delivered thousands of signatures and a detailed technical rationale urging Newark officials to oppose a proposed housing project at the Pick N Pull site, citing wetlands, flood‑risk and long‑term climate resilience concerns.
A coalition of Newark and Bay Area residents, community groups and environmental organizations told the City Council on Oct. 23 that the proposed Mori (sometimes styled “Maori”) Village housing development should be rejected or substantially revised because the site abuts wetlands and flood control channels and is not suitable for new housing.
“On our end, we plan to continue educating the public about this proposed development and why preserving this land is better for the residents of Newark,” said Cara Madden, a Newark resident who led petition gathering and said she personally delivered signatures to the council. “In total, we deliver 2,755 signatures from individuals who support the cleanup and restoration of the Pick And Pull properties,” she said, providing physical and online…
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