“We’re not trying to be San Francisco or Emeryville, we’re trying to be a better West Oakland” (Community Voices)
Article by Sharon.
Last updated at Wed, 16 May at 9:39am.
Notes on West Oakland Specific Plan Community Meetings and the Limits of Public Planning Process vs Community Organizing

We talk about California modeling our nation’s future, and Oakland as a forerunner, a progressive, diverse community of people, industry, and culture.

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1451 International renovations come before committee April 4, community has concerns
Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 3 Apr at 12:08am.

On Wednesday, April 4, the Oakland Planning Commission will hear a proposal for the renovation of an existing gas station located at 4251 International Blvd. (corner of High and International Blvd). The renovation calls for the addition of 1,334 square feet to the existing 1,648 square foot market located on the site.

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Will Oakland Planning Commission approve sex shop Good Vibrations on Lakeshore? Meeting today
Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Sun, 25 Sep at 5:56am.

A sex shop may be coming to Lakeshore Avenue but it doesn’t seem to be creating as much opposition as a plan to bring in a Wingstop restaurant around the corner.

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City seeks input on West Oakland development plans at Sept. 13 community workshop
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 9 Sep at 6:54am.

From the city of Oakland:

A community workshop will be held on Sept. 13 at the West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline St. Onsite registration begins at 5:45 p.m. and the workshop will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

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2010 Census Data for Oakland and Alameda County will be public today
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 10 Mar at 10:42am.

How much did Oakland and Alameda's population shift over the past 10 years? This week, we're about to (finally) find out. Yesterday, the Census Bureau shipped local 2010 Census data to the governor and leadership of the state legislature in California. Today, at 12:30 p.m.

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Five issues to watch at City Hall: TONIGHT, March 1
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Tue, 8 Mar at 9:12am.

The Oakland City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. TONIGHT, March 1, on the third floor of City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza.

Here are Oakland Local's top five to watch for tonight.

Zoning

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Five issues to watch at Oakland's City Council meeting TONIGHT, Feb. 15
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Tue, 15 Feb at 8:55am.

The Oakland City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Feb. 15, on the third floor of City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza.

Here are Oakland Local's top five to watch for tonight:

Zoning

    * 9.2 General Plan Land Use Diagram
    * 9.3 Commercial and Residential Zoning Amendments

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Rezoning Oakland: Managing density and growth is goal
Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Sat, 18 Sep at 8:44pm.

Some residents involved in the process to update the city’s zoning code say that Oakland is doing a good job incorporating public concerns into a far-reaching document that will help shape the look and density of the city for decades to come.

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