Progressive Parking Initiative
A collaborative project toward a progressive parking system
A collaborative project toward a progressive parking system
The Oakland Campaign Reform Act contains an extensive prohibition on contributions coming from persons negotiating certain contracts with the City of Oakland or Oakland School Board. The Act prohibits contractors as defined in the Act from making any contribution to candidates for local office between the time negotiations on the affected contracts begin and 180-days after the completion or termination of negotiations on the contract.
The Rent Adjustment Program outlines how property owners can handle and respond to rental disputes and allows property owners to petition for pre-approval of a rent increase, exemption from the program, and to extend time for vacancy.
Residential Hotels (SROs) are an essential component of the City’s supply of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), as they are a flexible and easily accessible form of housing that provides very low, and extremely low-income residents the ability to remain in Oakland and avoid homelessness. To that end, on December 4, 2018, the Oakland City Council adopted new Planning Code Chapter 17.153, which regulates the conversion, demolition, rehabilitation and sale of Residential Hotels to protect this important type of housing.
Public Art Advisory Committee Agendas & Minutes
Public Art enlivens, enriches and enhances our visual environment and public spaces. The best public art creates a focal point for activity, a meeting place or a landmark -- and lets residents and visitors enjoy the tremendous creative talent found in our city.
These documents explain the public engagement plan that will guide public outreach for certain development projects at the former Oakland Army Base. Plan de Participación Pública en la Antigua Base Militar de Oakland. 屋崙 (奧克蘭) 市前陸軍基地公眾參與計劃
The Public Ethics Commission (PEC) has authority to impose penalties for violations of ethics laws, campaign finance laws, and lobbyist registration requirements. The Commission also can mediate or recommend “cure and correction” for violations of public records and open meetings laws, respectively.
The TMP is the result of a joint planning effort undertaken by the Port of Oakland and City of Oakland from October 2017 to January 2019 with substantial input from the West Oakland residential and business communities. Community input was obtained through a series of stakeholder workshops, as well as one-on-one meetings, presentations before community and business associations, and surveys.
The Oakland Police Department works community groups, City of Oakland staff and the public make our City safe for everyone.
We provide maps, data and other resources to help the public explore the city's plans, projects and services.
Learn more about the Development Projects on City sites, including project descriptions and links to Council legislation.
Race and equity processes are data and outcome driven.
Oakland's Planning & Building Department acknowledges the historical role that planners, building and development professionals, and other officials have played in enabling systemic racism and segregation in our communities. To reverse these harms, we commit to prioritizing the voices and needs of Oakland's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents in the development of our City.
The newly renovated Rainbow Recreation Center serves the East Oakland Community with recreational activities for all ages. The center features the Jason Richardson Gymnasium, lighted outdoor basketball courts, soccer/flag football field, playground, toddler play area, commercial kitchen, patio area, computer lab, and community room.
The Planning and Building department is making it easier to apply for building permits via "Rapid Permits". Learn more about "Rapid Permits" below.
Rates for residential trash, recycle, and compost collection, along with commercial trash and compost collection are updated every July 1.
Rates for residential trash, recycle, and compost collection, along with commercial trash and compost collection are updated every July 1.
The City of Oakland and the Oakland Public Library are embarking upon an effort to study options for the renovation, redevelopment or relocation of the Oakland Main Library on 14th Street.
The Real Estate Asset Management Division provides excellent, cost-effective and professional real estate services to all City departments, the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency, City Administrator, the Mayor and City Council.
International and national sources are recognizing Oakland as a great place to live, to work, to invest and to recreate.
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