Posts Tagged ‘Development’
Donated and forgotten: The problem with second-hand clothes
The Goodwill’s Greater East Bay headquarters on International Boulevard is a clothing reseller’s dream and a garbage system nightmare. This block-long facility is, despite its size, an inconspicuous treasure trove for resellers sifting for secondhand goods they will leave with by the cartload. The white cinderblock interior has an almost clinical feel: Clothes lie sprawled…
Read MoreThis week in potholes: Great Pave continues, vigilantes chip in, too
Oakland residents react to The Great Pave, a $100 million effort to repave streets equitably across the city.
Read MoreOakland considers jail conversion for homeless housing
A closed downtown Oakland jail could become a new homeless shelter.
Read MoreInvestigators suspect arson in latest Oakland construction site fire
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the most recent fire at a housing development construction site in Oakland.
Read MoreDensity is key to affordable housing in Oakland, say SPUR speakers
At the Hack Housing forum Wednesday evening, speakers argued for denser housing, impact fees on developers, and more development around BART stations in Oakland. At the forum, three housing experts and one entrepreneur pitched solutions to Oakland’s housing woes to a live audience.
Read MoreCalifornia Coastal Commission fires executive director Dr. Charles Lester
Earlier this February, the California Coastal Commission voted during a 12-hour public hearing in Morro Bay to fire its executive director, Dr. Charles Lester.
Read MoreEastlake neighbors submit design ideas to transform Oakland’s vacant East 12th Street lot
The fate of this seemingly forgettable public parcel has been the latest skirmish on the frontlines of gentrification.
Read MoreProposed Coliseum City project receives mixed public reaction
At a workshop hosted by the city on Thursday, Oakland residents expressed mixed reactions to the city’s latest waterfront development plans.
Read MoreFifth Avenue a “bohemian jewel” on the Oakland waterfront
For decades, the last block of Fifth Avenue has attracted artisans and craftsmen who find creative space amid the industry and decay on the Oakland waterfront.
Read MoreBay Bridge bike path, dedicated to Oakland bike advocate, opens
Hundreds of cyclists thronged the Bay Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the span’s new bicycle and pedestrian path.
Read MoreOakland named America’s “most exciting city” in Movoto top 10 list
Oakland. Home of the Black Panthers. Of Gertrude Stein. Of notorious corners, multimillion-dollar drug empires. Hyphy music. Hella. And, more recently, of the upscale Blue Bottle Coffee. Now according to an online real estate company called Movoto, Oakland is the most exciting city in America. Movoto regularly releases top 10 lists, among them “The 10 Most…
Read MoreTracking the federal stimulus money: Where did Oakland’s $2 billion go?
Among the answers: an airport tower, police officer salaries, and a lot of repaved roads. This end-of-year roundup by reporter Aaron Mendelson examines the trail of the federal stimulus money that arrived three years ago in Oakland–recipient of the tenth largest stimulus grant in the country.
Read MoreCity Council approves Rockridge Safeway expansion, ties vote on Lake Merritt Dog Park
The Rockridge Safeway expansion, and inclusion of a dog park in Lake Merritt, are two highly-contested issues that were taken on by the City Council Tuesday night, when three of the longest-standing councilmembers cast their last vote as local elected officials.
Read MoreParks, taller buildings and bike-friendly streets planned for Lake Merritt BART area redevelopment
The area around Lake Merritt BART, including Chinatown and Laney College, could see taller buildings, new park area, and more pedestrian and bike-friendly streets in the next 25 years as part of a development effort presented on Saturday. The plan, four years in the making, was developed by the City of Oakland, BART, and the Peralta Community College District.
Read MoreCouncil to consider controversial Rockridge Safeway project
Safeway wants to demolish its Rockridge store, and build on the site a new, two-story complex of about 62,000 square feet. But the proposed expansion to Safeway’s Rockridge store has pitted the company against neighborhood advocates who oppose the project.
Read MoreRockridge BART Plaza set to open in October
Just outside the Rockridge BART station, the only obstacle barring commuters from enjoying a beautifully manicured plaza is a chain-link fence. Nearly six months ago, ground was broken on the Rockridge BART Plaza, giving life to a project ten years in the making. The completion date is now set for early October, so commuters will have a wait a bit longer to enjoy the renovations.
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