There's a sign on the fence cautioning "Hard Hat Area," but there's neither hat, head nor hammer in sight in this field of brown on Sacramento Street at University Avenue.
What do you see in this plot's future -- and what would you like to see? A community garden? Playground? Housing for the homeless?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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How about a cooperative auto parts store? Maybe with an area to hold car maintenance and basic repair or conversion to biodiesel classes? One that would take in an at risk student every year to train them in business and trade skills (as the Cheese Board Collective does.) There once was both a coop auto shop and hardware store back in the Co-Op Stores days. I don't use my car much, but do need one for work and moving heavy gear sometimes. It's a drag to have to go to Oakland or El Cerrito just to buy an air filter or brake pads, etc.