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Projects in Pittsburg, California

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Pittsburg is $60,050,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Class II/III Bikeways: Three projects on existing roads to provide safe bike routes through the city. Pittsburg CA 25 $1,250,000 Streets/Roads 0
Roadway Expansion: Additional lanes on West Leland Road adjacent to BART rapid transit station. Pittsburg CA 25 $800,000 Streets/Roads 16
Vidrio Teacher Housing: a 70 unit mixed-use housing project to create a living/learning center for future and new teachers in cooperation with Los Medanos College and Pittsburg School District. Pittsburg CA 150 $22,000,000 CDBG 36
Enean Theater Community Center: Restoration of existing theater as a multi-use performance and community center. Pittsburg CA 90 $15,000,000 CDBG -44
Marina Hospitality and Culinary Institute: 4-story building in cooperation with Los Medanos College for job training in hospitality food service industry. Pittsburg CA 65 $9,500,000 CDBG -7
California Theater: First phase restoration of an existing historic theater as a performing arts center with fixed seating. Pittsburg CA 50 $7,000,000 CDBG 48
Fire Station 84: Fire Station and paramedic center in cooperation with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Pittsburg CA 40 $2,700,000 CDBG 22
Gang Enforcement/Education Team: Hiring and equiping of officers for the creation of a dedicated team to work with school district on gang prevention and street enforcement activities. Pittsburg CA 4 $1,800,000 Public Safety 24