The City of Oakland’s Soft Story Retrofit Program works to save lives by strengthening buildings with large ground-floor openings that are particularly prone to collapse during an earthquake. Effective January 22, 2019, municipal ordinance No. 13516 now requires residential property owners to strengthen these vulnerable buildings with seismic retrofits. This page provides information and resources on the ordinance, the schedule for compliance, and the process for completing the mandatory retrofit.
Oakland’s manufacturers are concentrated on a large swath of industrial land in East Oakland between International Boulevard and Interstate 880.
Manzanita Recreation Center offers many low cost and free recreational programs for the entire community. Program offerings include after school programs, karate, youth sports leagues, day camps, facility rentals, and much more. We have a gymnasium, playground, toddler play area, patio, picnic area, and lighted outdoor basketball court. Our bilingual staff speaks Spanish and English. Se habla español.
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The Gateway Industrial District is adjacent to the Port of Oakland. The district includes 15 acres dedicated to ancillary maritime services (AMS), such as truck parking, cargo storage, truck services, as well as plans for a bulk commodities marine terminal.
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The third section of Oakland’s 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) is Material Consumption and Waste (MCW), which focuses on all food and goods that we consume or purchase, and when and how we throw them away. Oaklanders have access to robust recycling and composting services, but recyclable and organic (compostable) materials still end up in the landfill. The MCW actions work to eliminate the disposal of organic materials to landfill and strengthen edible food recovery to feed our most food insecure residents. This ECAP section envisions a thriving, low-carbon, local economy where Oaklanders can repair and reuse products easily and avoid unnecessary or redundant purchases.
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Catch up on Mayor Schaaf's past town halls
Help Bring Holiday Joy to Oakland’s Children
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The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) administers local funding sources for numerous transportation projects through the Measure BB, and Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) funding programs.
With Measure DD's focus on water quality, projects have included restoration of selected Oakland creeks and acquisition of critical watersheds. Locations are detailed below.
Water quality improvements, hazardous materials remediation, along with waterfront trail and parks acquisition and construction.
Water Quality Improvements, Pedestrian and Bicycle Access, Wetlands Restoration and Other Channel and Shoreline Improvements
Projects in this category were to address water quality, recreation, youth activities, park restoration and access
East Oakland Sports Center construction and Studio One renovations.
In November 2016, Oakland voters approved Measure KK, providing $600 million in bond funding for street improvements, public facilities, and affordable housing projects.
Measure KK at Work! Oakland’s 2016 Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Bond
This page highlights and reports how Oakland Public Works is putting Measure Q funding to work improving Oakland parks. Future updates to the page will include all service areas funded by Measure Q.