On March 15, the Oakland City Council passed a series of Ordinances to make the Flex Street Initiative a permanent option for businesses to use outdoor public rights-of-way. The existing permit programs will remain mostly unchanged and free through July 2023.
Posted: March 16th, 2022
Following a call for qualifications in November, the Cultural Strategists-in-Government (CSIG) Program has announced the initial cohort of artists and cultural practitioners who will bring new perspectives and creative thinking to help City staff address some of Oakland’s greatest problems together with the City’s diverse communities. Four Strategists have been selected, and the application deadline for six additional project slots has been extended to Monday, February 28, at 5 p.m.
Posted: February 18th, 2022
Posted: February 11th, 2022
Following a four-month pilot program, the City’s Economic & Workforce Development Department has rebranded and is officially launching a permanent business support program in Oakland’s neighborhoods. The newly named Neighborhood Business Assistance program has added a sixth location and opened appointment dates through June 2022.
Posted: February 7th, 2022
Public Comment Period Open through February 15
Posted: February 1st, 2022
Posted: December 30th, 2021
Findings will guide how Oakland and Alameda County will use $24 million settlement with the lead paint industry to reduce racial disparities in lead poisonings
Posted: December 21st, 2021
The Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for violence prevention and intervention services for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
Posted: December 16th, 2021
Funding will increase access to the outdoors at Lincoln Square Recreation Center, Verdese Carter Park, and Bridges Academy Green Schoolyard
Posted: December 13th, 2021
City partners with Visit Oakland & Oakland Metro Chamber to encourage Shopping Locally this Holiday Season
Posted: December 3rd, 2021
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