We strive to restore and preserve Oakland's creeks, lakes and watershed to create a thriving urban ecosystem. We work with our community to reduce water use and keep harmful materials out of the environment. Oakland's watershed is comprised of 15 main creeks, over 30 tributaries, Lake Merritt and the Estuary.
Come discover the power of creativity at Studio One Art Center.
The Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC) meets as needed to discuss topics such as noticing practices, contents of staff reports, and other non-project-related administrative matters. The PPC is an official committee of the Planning Commission.
The Residential Appeals Committee (RAC) meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month when there are items to review. The RAC is an official committee of the Planning Commission.
You are invited to become a part of Studio One Art Center's Advisory Board. If you care about the arts in Oakland, we would appreciate your participation.
The City of Oakland receives $7 million in funding every year from SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) administers a Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP), which draws from fund sources including Measure BB and Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA, a local fund source of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District) for the entire County.
UPDATE: Spring 2025 Catalog will be posted here on Friday, January 17th.<br><br> Spring Session <br>March 10 - April 28 | No Class march 31 | 7 weeks <br><b>Enrollment Opens: January 27 @ 9am</b> <br><br> Late Spring Session <br> May 5 - June 16 | No class 5/26 | 6 weeks <br><b>Enrollment Opens: March 10th @ 9am</b> <br><br> Summer Session <br> June 30 - August 23 | No class 7/3 | 8 weeks, 7 weeks Friday <br><b>Enrollment Opens: April 7th @ 9am</b> <br><br> <b>SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION: Monday, March 3rd @ 9am </b><br>
When School is Out, Art is IN!
The City of Oakland's Lake Merritt Boating Center offers summer boating camps for youth ages 7 to 17 on Lake Merritt and on the Oakland Estuary. Campers advance in skills as they progress through the camps and grow older. Teens have an opportunity to train to be Junior Leaders for the summer camps. Registration, extended care, refund and transfer policy, locations, and scholarship information is at the bottom of this page.
The East Oakland Neighborhoods Initiative is a partnership between the City of Oakland Planning Bureau and twelve community-based organizations focused on equity-based planning for Deep East Oakland. Together, we have conducted a year of community outreach to identify the primary concerns, goals, and priorities for East Oakland residents and stakeholders. Our final Community Plan, linked below, contains the major findings from our year of community outreach, as well as recommended next steps. Please take a look! Further down, you can find the Executive Summary of the Final Community Plan, as well as the Spanish Final Community Plan.
The City's Demand Responsive Parking and Mobility Management Initiative
Shared e-scooters are the newest transportation option for getting around Oakland.
Want to build something or start a business in Oakland? The Planning & Building Department (PBD) helps make sure everything is safe and follows the rules. Learn how to get the right permits, get your plans approved, or get help from our expert planners.
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