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The City of Oakland is now accepting applications for the General Plan’s Community Advisory Subcommittee! Help shape policies related to land use, transportation, and parks!

The History of Oakland Walking Tour, created by David Peters as part of the Oakland General Plan Update (GPU), showcases the city’s rich culture, activism, and often-overlooked historical landmarks. This virtual tour helps residents and city staff understand Oakland’s past to ensure future planning efforts honor its history while fostering livable, connected neighborhoods.

This November 2024 Newsletter provides information about the West Oakland Jobs Resource Center and updates in regard to Prologis, Custom Goods, CWS Lease and Deposition and Development Agreement.

The City of Oakland adopted Objective Design Standards (ODS) as of October 2, 2024 to streamline the review of housing projects, which will help to increase housing density and promote affordability and access throughout Oakland.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was published for a 60-day review period from January 12 to March 12, 2024. The Final EIR (FEIR) was published on September 20, 2024. 

The General Plan Phase 2 Survey is open until October 31, 5 pm. 

Join us at the Oakland Museum this Friday Night! Take Our Survey: Share Your Vision for Oakland's Future.

Join us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, Sept 26, 2024, at 6pm, to kick off Phase 2 of the Oakland General Plan Update.

On September 20, 2024, the City of Oakland published the Response to Comments/Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the California College of the Arts (CCA) Oakland Campus Redevelopment Project.

Planning & Building permit fees increased Sep. 3. Online Permit Center fees reflect latest Master Fee Schedule Update