Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP)

The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP) was adopted by City Council on July 16, 2024. This comprehensive plan is the first of its kind for Downtown Oakland. It will guide downtown development to meet Oakland’s projected housing and employment needs over the next 20 years, while preserving and enhancing the dynamic culture that Oaklanders treasure.

The DOSP has undergone extensive public feedback in preparation for consideration and approval by the Oakland City Council. See the Plan Publications section to review the Final Draft DOSP, DOSP Handbook (a summary version of the DOSP, available in Spanish and Chinese), Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and other past publications. The associated zoning amendments and environmental review documents can be reviewed at the links below:

The DOSP and associated General Plan amendments were adopted and the DOSP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified at the July 16, 2024 City Council hearing, with amendments to the DOSP and the EIR's Standard Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Measures and Reporting Procedures (SCA/MMRP). The Ordinance that includes implementing Planning Code, Zoning Map, and Municipal Code amendments will receive a second reading at the July 30, 2024 1:30 City Council meeting.

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View of downtown Oakland from Frank Ogawa Plaza
May 02, 2024

Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Final Draft, Related Policies Released!

The City of Oakland published the final draft version of the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP) for public review in March.  The final draft version of the new zoning and land use rules that will help implement the DOSP are now available for public review as well. These new rules update the City's Zoning Map, Planning Code, and General Plan to help advance DOSP’s goals. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), which includes a response to public comments is also available now. 

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Plan Publications

Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) All Plan Publications

Video: What Is the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan?

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Planning Process

Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP) - Community Input Past Meetings for Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Frequently Asked Questions

About the Plan

Downtown Oakland Specific Plan boundary map.

This is the sixth specific plan undertaken in Oakland in recent years, and the first ever for downtown. Creating a specific plan for this remaining area will help weave together the existing specific plans in the surrounding areas (shown in the map at right).
 

All specific plans involve significant participation from the public and other governmental agencies. Themes include:

  • Housing, homelessness and affordability
  • Economic opportunity
  • Social and racial equity
  • Culture keeping
  • Preservation and an inclusive public realm
  • Connectivity & mobility

 

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