Plan & Partner

OPDC helps people "connect the dots" in a collaborative way through dialogue that leads to more productive and acceptable solutions.

OPDC encourages participation in planning activities and strategic programs at the neighborhood level.

Plan & Partner

Community development begins with planning and partnerships. In a community as diverse as Oakland, many different entities with distinct objectives and perspectives must find ways to co-exist, so as to ensure prudent, respectful, and productive development of available community resources. OPDC serves as the recognized conduit where these varied voices can be heard, drawing on decades of success in building a cohesive Oakland that serves its multiple interests with as much consensus and cohesion as possible.