Workshop 1 gives an introduction to the Cultural Strategist in Government Program, ABG Art Group and the City of Oakland's Public Art Program. Sorell Raino Tsui and Kristen Zaremba discuss what permanent public art projects are, and what you can expect from this workshop series. Is public art for you?
Sorell Raino Tsui, Oakland’s Cultural Strategist in Government for Public Art, and Kristen Zaremba, Public Art Coordinator for the City of Oakland discuss the basic operations of the Public Art Program. Learn about how public art projects are funded and the processes behind them, along with key terms you should know when working on City public art projects.
In Workshop 3, Sorell Raino Tsui, Cultural Strategist in Government for Public Art, Kristen Zaremba, Public Art Coordinator for the City of Oakland, and artist Woody De Othello discuss applying for projects, working with consultants and fabricators, and share insights to help artists further navigate the industry of public art.
The Oakland Children’s Initiative is a 2018 Charter Amendment passed by the voters of Oakland to deepen our early investment in children and support them to and through college graduation. It's been a ton of work to launch but incredibly worthwhile! The Oakland Children’s Initiative has two distinct funds: <ul> <li>• Early Childhood Education Fund</li> <li>• College Access Supports Fund</li> </ul> Today, we highlight the work of the College Access Supports Fund, featuring our diligent Implementation Partner, Oakland Promise. Thank you for watching!
The Oakland Children’s Initiative is a 2018 Charter Amendment passed by the voters of Oakland to deepen our early investment in children and support them to and through college graduation. It's been a ton of work to launch but incredibly worthwhile! The Oakland Children’s Initiative has two distinct funds: <ul> <li>• Early Childhood Education Fund</li> <li>• College Access Supports Fund</li> </ul> Today, we highlight the work of the Early Childhood Education Fund, featuring our hard working Implementation Partner, First 5 Alameda County, and our Priority Partners, Oakland Unified School District and the City of Oakland Head Start. Thank you for watching!
Sorell Raino Tsui, Oakland’s Cultural Strategist in Government for Public Art, shares information on how to engage with public art projects through the Public Art Program.
In collaboration with East Bay Housing Organization's (EBHO) Affordable Housing Month in May 2024, the City of Oakland's Cultural Affairs Division and Housing & Community Development Department hosted a workshop to explore the intersection of art and housing in Oakland. Learn from experts from Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), and MidPen Housing about successful implementation strategies for incorporating public art into affordable housing projects. Discover how public art can enhance affordable housing projects and create vibrant communities.
In October 2024, the City of Oakland’s Department of Housing and Community Development conducted several engagement sessions focused on the Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan. These sessions addressed important strategies, including homelessness prevention, tenant legal services, property owner protections, habitability, and the Rent Adjustment Program. The feedback we received from the community was crucial in shaping our priorities and implementation strategy. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. We will be posting updates and the finalized plan document once it is completed. In the meantime, please visit the link below to view the PowerPoint presentation used during our community engagement sessions earlier this year.
Adopted by the City Council in 2002, the vision of the Pedestrian Master Plan is to promote a pedestrian-friendly environment; where public spaces, including streets and off-street paths, will offer a level of convenience, safety and attractiveness to the pedestrian that will encourage and reward the choice to walk.
The project team has compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) based on feedback received thus far through community engagement. This list is not exhaustive; the project team will update the FAQs regularly.
Dedicating public right-of-way or easements allows a property owner to legally transfer a portion of their property for public use.
Sidewalk cafés are temporary, open-air seating areas that help create vibrant streets.
The Right-of-Way Management Division Construction Inspections team manages third-party construction and activity in the public right-of-way. Our team works to minimize construction impacts to the traveling public, preserve City assets and utility infrastructure, and ensure contractors working in City right-of-way abide by City codes, plans, and standards.
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