The NSA Ad Hoc is tasked with: (1) Representing the Commission in all deliberations and discussions with other stakeholders pertaining to the Sustainability Period and efforts to resolve Court oversight; (2) Reviewing the status of OPD compliance with NSA Tasks 5 (investigations) and 45 (racial disparity in discipline) and make recommendations as to any policies that may be required to achieve compliance in these areas,; and (3) Recommend policies and actions required to ensure that the constitutional policing mandated by the NSA continues beyond the Sustainability Period.
Oakland has embarked on a series of plans for creating sustainable and vibrant neighborhoods. Click on any of the area-specific plans below for further details.
The Neighborhood Business Assistance Program offers free help, resources, consultations and referrals for small business owners and entrepreneurs located in Oakland.
Find your local Neighborhood Council meeting and Zoom link here!
Neighborhood Councils (NC’s) are made up of Oakland residents working in partnership with the City of Oakland to address ongoing problems in their neighborhoods.
Every block is organized, and every neighbor is skilled, networked, and empowered to work together and in partnership with the City and outside agencies to solve problems and build a healthy, resilient community.
We help residents work together in partnership with the police department and other city departments to address ongoing problems in their neighborhoods.
The North Oakland Senior Center (NOSC) is located in the beautifully restored former University High School.
The public is invited to review and comment on reports and publications.
Whether through music, art, search, commerce or software, Oakland-based tech companies reach millions of global users. From large and long-lasting companies like Pandora and Ask.com/Ask.fm to innovative startups like Mayvenn and Captricity, tech companies in Oakland find a supportive local ecosystem with excellent access to Silicon Valley resources.
The Project site is located in the South Hills area of Oakland and is bounded by Mountain Boulevard/Interstate 580 to the west, Keller Avenue to the north and east and Sequoyah Road to the south.
More information coming soon.
OAK WiFi provides free internet to Oaklanders to help close the digital divide.
This team's objective is to transparently share race and equity efforts at the City's Department of Transportation and hold the Department accountable for race and equity issues in transportation.
Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update process is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all Oaklanders to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City.
Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update process is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all Oaklanders to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City.
Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update process is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all Oaklanders to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City.
Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update process is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all Oaklanders to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City.
Oakland's first Environmental Justice (EJ) Element was adopted in September 2023.
Documents developed as part of the General Plan Update process, or used in the process of creating the Oakland 2045 General Plan will reside on this webpage.
Engagement on the General Plan Update (GPU) will happen throughout in the form of pop-up events, youth engagement, community hub events, equity working group meetings, public hearings, and more! Keep coming back to this page for updated event information!
These planning code amendments are intended to implement actions in the 2023-2031 Housing Element's Housing Action Plan, further fair housing, advance environmental justice, remove constraints to staff ability to process entitlements for housing development, and streamline the approval process.