Posts Tagged ‘SPUR’
Measure W proposes a tax on vacant properties in Oakland
Funds raised by the tax would go toward solutions for Oakland’s increasing homelessness epidemic, and a quarter would be earmarked for addressing blight and illegal dumping.
Read MoreTransportation experts propose congestion pricing, express lanes to tackle Oakland traffic
Bay Area transportation experts discuss whether drivers should be charged for traffic, pollution and noise.
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.
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