Dimond Recreation Center offers The Town After School Program (TAP) and The Town Camp Summer Program for the youth in Oakland. For more information, please create an account in our city-wide website cityofoakland.perfctmind.com
The Oakland City Council supports Oakland-based nonprofits and community-based organizations that provide direct services or programs to Oakland Residents and are working to advance the City's racial equity goals.
The DBE Program provides small businesses, owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.
State and local disclosure laws are one tool to prevent conflicts of interest with City officials' public duties by shining light on their personal interests. The Public Ethics Commission acts as filing officer for financial disclosure statements filed by candidates, political committees, lobbyists, and designated City employees and officials. Disclosure statements are public records and are available for review online.
The Gateway Industrial District includes industrial spaces for warehouses, distribution facilities and fulfillment centers. These activities constitute the circulatory system of trade and commerce, which involves, among other things, trucking fleets, shipping containers and rail cars. The nature of these activities at the Gateway Industrial District will be derived from overall demand and market needs. Operations of these facilities is governed by Air Quality Plans that are linked below.
Join us for District 1's Community Development Block Grant board meeting on Sunday, June 7th at 3:00 p.m.!
Click the links below to download a pdf copy of the latest District 6 Newsletters!
With funding commitments from the City of Oakland and grant funding from the US Department of Transportation, Transportation Commissions of the State of California and Alameda County, the City, in cooperation with the Port of Oakland, is leveraging significant private investment to transform the former Oakland Army Base into a modern logistics center and mixed-use redevelopment. This redevelopment will benefit the local, county-wide and regional jurisdictions by creating: (1) new public infrastructure and (2) private development that together will provide new jobs, fiscal returns and improve the local and regional transportation system.
Since 2010, Oakland has added over 4,000 businesses and diversified our sector portfolio.
Life may not begin at 55, but here at the Downtown Oakland Senior Center (DOSC) we believe life starts getting better! Our center is a terrific place to socialize and interact with other active seniors. Located across from Lake Merritt, Downtown Oakland Senior Center is Oakland's oldest and largest senior center. Downtown Oakland Senior Center focuses on providing seniors with innovative programs and services that address the physical, mental, and emotional well being of older adults.
The City of Oakland is preparing a specific plan for downtown Oakland to ensure continued growth and revitalization to benefit both downtown residents and the larger community. The plan will provide sound policy guidance on development, linking land use, transportation, economic development, housing, public spaces, cultural arts, and social equity. Amendments to the City’s Zoning Map and Planning Code are the first step to implementing the Plan’s goals.
Over the past four years, the City has made an effort to engage all Oakland communities in the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan planning process - those living both inside and outside of downtown.
Environmental Review Process for the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan
Drug Hotline (tips may be made anonymously)
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate is one of Oakland’s premier rental venues for spectacular events. Whether you’re planning a grand wedding, an intimate party or a large social gathering we offer the perfect mix of elegance, experience and creativity. Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate’s serene atmosphere, quality services, and professional staff make it a perfect location to host your corporate retreat, wedding, reception, dinner party, or any other type of social event. Built in 1899, the Estate features a 37-room Neoclassical Revival Mansion set upon 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds
Shared e-scooters are the newest transportation option for getting around Oakland.
The East Oakland Neighborhoods Initiative is a partnership between the City of Oakland Planning Bureau and twelve community-based organizations focused on equity-based planning for Deep East Oakland. Together, we have conducted a year of community outreach to identify the primary concerns, goals, and priorities for East Oakland residents and stakeholders. Our final Community Plan, linked below, contains the major findings from our year of community outreach, as well as recommended next steps. Please take a look! Further down, you can find the Executive Summary of the Final Community Plan, as well as the Spanish Final Community Plan.
East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC) is situated at the Ira Jinkins Park in Oakland's Brookfield neighborhood. It is an essential component of a cluster of centers that collectively contribute significantly to the advancement and enrichment of the East Oakland community and the overall improvement in the residents' quality of life. EOSC offers a diverse range of activities and programs such as step exercise, karaoke, line dancing, pool, and food pantry distribution. Additionally, it organizes monthly day trips to various destinations, including eateries, bowling alleys, theaters, and casinos. The facility is open to both public and private events, providing a versatile space for gatherings and occasions.
Was this page helpful?
Report a problem with this page