On November 2, 2017, OPDC hosted a town hall panel discussion with several of our local elected officials and public partner representatives to address community concerns around development along the Bates St. corridor, specifically related to the Oakland Gateway Ventures group of investors.
OPDC closes on $16 million financing of affordable rental housing development in West Oakland
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) has closed on a $16 million financing package for Oakland Affordable Living, a 49-unit affordable housing development made possible through Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and a Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) soft loan, both awarded by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
OPDC responds to PublicSource Bates Street development article
The August 10th Public Source article, A developer has big plans for Oakland’s Bates Street corridor, but will zoning laws and residents permit it?, was unbalanced and missed the mark on many points. OPDC offers the following clarifying statements. Contact OPDC at 412.621.7863 ext. 15 or wwilson@opdc.org for more information.
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School 2 Career Alumnus Appointed to the McAuley Ministries Board of Directors!
Congratulations to our School 2 Career alumnus, Sean D. Thomas, on his appointment to the McAuley Ministries Board of Directors!
Learn more about Sean's successes and what led to his appointment to the McAuley Board of Directors, here.