The Barber Brief

A shocking vote to ditch the Lear Theater

Four Reno City Councilmembers voted to issue a Request for Proposals for the City-owned 1939 First Church of Christ, Scientist building designed by Paul…

Apr 13 • Alicia Barber

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Please speak up for the Lear on April 8th!

Reno City Council will hear about the successful January 10th community meeting, discuss the results of the online survey, and give direction to help…

Apr 5 • Alicia Barber

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March 2026

More on Data Centers, a reality check for downtown Reno & more

The latest in local development news for the Week of March 30, 2026

Mar 31 • Alicia Barber

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Data Centers & Live Entertainment Regulations

Reno development news & updates for the week of March 23, 2026

Mar 23 • Alicia Barber

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City of Reno Elections & the Reno City Charter Committee

It's time to focus on how the City of Reno is run and what changes you'd like to see.

Mar 17 • Alicia Barber

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If you want to impact city leaders' decisions, speak up...to THEM.

A plea to direct your concerns to those in charge + the latest in Reno urban development.

Mar 10 • Alicia Barber

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What should Reno’s Redevelopment Agency fund next year?

Budget workshops begin this week, with some major decisions on the table.

Mar 2 • Alicia Barber

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February 2026

Integrating historic preservation with Reno's redevelopment

Development news, analysis, and updates for the week of February 23, 2026

Feb 23 • Alicia Barber

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Reno updates from the valley to The Canyons

News, previews, and the latest in local development for the week of February 16, 2026

Feb 16 • Alicia Barber

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Previews & Updates: Week of Feb. 9, 2026

The latest in local development news for the City of Reno

Feb 9 • Alicia Barber

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January 2026

YOUR INPUT REQUESTED: Lear Theater, Northeast Connector, Parks, Evacuation Plan

Public surveys and feedback requests with upcoming deadlines, plus updates from the Jan. 28 Reno City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board meetings …

Jan 31 • Alicia Barber

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Ten Reno development issues to follow in 2026 (Part II)

Thoughts, resources, and links to get residents up to speed for the new year

Jan 25 • Alicia Barber

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