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Square's makeover hits snag Council, developer disagree on who'll run giant $300 million Jack London site upgrade

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From: Oakland Tribune
Date: 20040401
Author:Paul T. Rosynsky, STAFF WRITER

OAKLAND -- A proposed $300 million makeover of Jack London Square has run into a skeptical City Council that wants to restrict what the developer can build along the city's waterfront.

In their first official review of the proposed development, council members Tuesday night peppered developer Ellis Partners with questions about why more specific plans for the envisioned 15-year project weren't available.

The council's queries were welcomed by a growing chorus of frustrated neighbors and activist groups who have asked similar questions over the last few months. Two weeks ago, the city's ...

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