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William He

is a city planner for the City of American Canyon. He grew up in Oakland and moved to Emeryville in 2011. He has a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from San Jose State University and completed his thesis on the impact of redevelopment projects in Emeryville. His interests include community planning, land use optimization, and urban design. William lives with his wife in the Park Avenue District and enjoys photography and traveling on his spare time.

December 9, 2016
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Wareham’s EmeryStation West & Heritage Square Transit Center Projects underway

Wareham Development’s EmeryStation West & Heritage Square projects are off and running after receiving their building and grading permits earlier this year. The under-construction office tower

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July 21, 2016
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Proposed Live-Work Pelco Lofts first new ownership units in Emeryville in nearly a decade

At the June 23rd Planning Commission meeting, plans were reviewed for the Pelco Lofts project. The 29,567 square foot warehouse nestled at the foot of Park Avenue would be an ambitious

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April 7, 2016
Arts & Culture/Community Voices/In the Neighborhood/Interviews/News & Commentary

An exclusive conversation with Emeryville Economic and Community Development Coordinator Amber Evans

We recently had the pleasure of talking with Amber Evans, our City’s Economic and Community Development Coordinator. On a sunny afternoon in city hall, we chatted

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March 24, 2016
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Environmental Impact Report in queue for 186-Unit Anton Evolve Apartment Complex

A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is being prepared for the 186-unit Anton “Evolve” residential project (AKA The Nady Site). The all-rental development at 6701

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January 8, 2016
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

New City rules for Residential Development finalized. Sherwin Development EIR posted

After nearly seven months of community, Council and Planning Commission discussions and study sessions, City staff presented their proposed regulations and development bonuses recommendations to Council

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September 1, 2015
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Emeryville revisiting Development Bonus System to incentivize Affordable, Family Friendly Housing

The City Council and Planning Commission jointly met in a public study session back on May 2nd to discuss issues with housing in Emeryville and

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April 15, 2015
News & Commentary/Politics

City reshuffles boards, commissions & committees. Park Avenue District Advisory Committee axed.

At the March 17th City Council Meeting, staff proposed and council approved three major resolutions regarding the restructuring of committees, commissions & local boards. The first order was to revise

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March 26, 2015
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

A man, a plan, a canal? Councilmember Scott Donahue’s radical idea to connect Emeryville via Temescal Creek

On January 5th, the Emeryville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met to discuss a new bicycle and pedestrian path that would connect East & West

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December 26, 2014
Education & School Board/News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Emeryville City Television produces “Center of Community Life” Groundbreaking Video

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Senator Loni Hancock and State Assembly Member Nancy Skinner were all on hand for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the

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October 10, 2014
Community/In the Neighborhood/News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Christie Avenue Park to be redesigned & expanded as part of Marketplace redevelopment project

Rejoice Christie Core neighbors, a new park is coming your way! The Emeryville Planning Commission met on July 24th, to review and discuss plans for the

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July 24, 2014
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

E’ville looks to make dent in affordable housing with San Pablo development, Impact fee hike

The E’ville Eye helped initiate the conversation with its The 800-Pound Gorilla in the city is Housing article back in March. Exposing the direction of

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April 15, 2014
News & Commentary/Politics

City’s forecast on Capital Improvements narrowing down

On the 1st of March, Emeryville’s Public Works and Economic Development team invited the community to a meeting on the Capital Improvement Program for

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February 14, 2014
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Emeryville Transit Center approved by Council

Like most contentious development projects that are approved these days, they generally come down to a 3-2 vote. The long-awaited “EmeryStation West” or Emeryville Transit

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January 17, 2014
News & Commentary/Planning & Development

Emeryville Transit Center heads to Council vote despite Planning Commission deadlock

At the October 24th Planning Commission meeting, the Emeryville Transit Center development project or “EmeryStation West” was resurfaced. The resulting vote by the commission was a

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September 24, 2013
In the Neighborhood/Local Businesses

Uniqlo Japanese casual wear coming to Bay Street

New York City, San Francisco, and now Emeryville – the famous Japanese retailer Uniqlo (Unique Clothing) is coming to Bay Street on November 1st.

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July 22, 2013
Community/In the Neighborhood

E’ville to SF sans BART: Know your options!

William He, The E’ville Eye’s latest contributor, tackles getting to SF without BART: Whether you were for or against the BART unions, everyone was affected

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