WELCOME
EQUITY IN
DOWNTOWN
OAKLAND
WELCOME
EQUITY IN
DOWNTOWN
OAKLAND
Keeping the town in downtown
The city of Oakland is rooted in community, arts, culture, and diversity.
A city where innovation, creativity, and collaboration thrive.
We see it in people, places, neighborhoods, and communities, and it is among Oakland’s most powerful assets.
The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan process
is an equity-driven and community-focused process to create a shared vision for Downtown
that helps prioritize the needs of existing residents throughout Oakland.
We believe that by using community-driven ideas, we can develop a plan for the Downtown that will lead to a more equitable and thriving future for everyone.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Future Public Meetings and Activities
Additional public meetings and activities will be announced later. Please check the website and social media for updates.
PAST OR ON-GOING EVENTS
To view a the full list of past meetings visit http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PBN/OurServices/Plans/OAK051133
Neighborhood Design Sessions
February 10th, 11th, 13th, 2018 | Attendees will discuss urban design concepts for three neighborhoods (Central Core including the Black Arts Movement & Business District, Uptown/Art + Garage District, Old Oakland and Chinatown) that address community input received and reflect analysis of the built environment, and their relationship to goals and outcomes identified in the Social Equity Working Group Meetings; topics will include land use, building height, and building form.
February 10th, 10:00a-1:00p : Central Core
February 10th, 3:00-6:00p : Uptown & Kono
February 11th, 2:00-5:00p : Old Oakland
February 13th, 5:30-8:00p : Chinatown
RSVP HERE!
Creative Engagement Activities: Launch Artists-as-Ethnographers
July - August, 2017 | Oaklanders will learn about programs and policies that directly impact Downtown Oakland and will share their ideas, needs, and concerns through creative engagement activities such as videography.
Community-Led Workshops and Events
July - August, 2017 | Community leaders, supported by project staff, will meet with their respective communities to learn about their ideas, needs, and concerns, teach their friends and neighbors about how planning in the downtown affects their lives, and let them know how they can get involved in the process to develop a plan for the Downtown.
Community Leader Capacity-Building Workshops
June 12th + 15th, 2017 | Community leaders from underrepresented communities will be invited to build content knowledge and resources to facilitate community engagement sessions, engage others on the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan, and participate in future planning activities.
Social Equity Working Group on Housing, Affordability, Jobs, Training & Economic Opportunity
July 31st, 2017, 5-8 PM
Greenlining Institute 360 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | The working group session will revisit ideas, issues, and goals considered to date through the lens of social and racial equity on the specific topic for the evening. Click here to download the presentation from the meeting and here for the Issues Matrix.
Social Equity Working Group on Arts & Culture
August 1st, 2017, 5-8 PM
PolicyLink 1438 Webster St #303, Oakland, CA 94612 | The working group session will revisit ideas, issues, and goals considered to date through the lens of social and racial equity on the specific topic for the evening. Click here to download the presentation from the meeting and here for the Issues Matrix.
Social Equity Working Group on Streets, Traffic Circulation, Connectivity & Built Environment
August 2nd, 2017, 5-8 PM
OAKSTOP 1721 Broadway #201, Oakland, CA 94612 | The working group session will revisit ideas, issues, and goals considered to date through the lens of social and racial equity on the specific topic for the evening. Click here to download the presentation from the meeting and here for the Issues Matrix.
Social Equity Working Group on Sustainability, Health, Safety, Recreation & Open Space
August 3rd, 2017, 5-8 PM
Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Ste. #290, Oakland, CA 94607 | The working group session will revisit ideas, issues, and goals considered to date through the lens of social and racial equity on the specific topic for the evening. Click here to download the presentation from the meeting and here for the Issues Matrix.
How Else Can You Participate?
Attend a workshop or meeting.
Sign up for Streetwyze!
Invite us to an event. Our team can table, speak, and/or share materials about the process with your community.
Sign up for newsletter updates.
Share your thoughts with us now by submitting your ideas below.
Learn More
Visit the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan documents page to learn more about the process to date, read reports that have been published, and find out what other Oaklanders have had to say about what they want to see in Downtown Oakland.
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