When OPDC facilitated the Oakland 2025 community planning process in 2011, community members spoke loud and clear about prioritizing neighborhood greening and sustainability. Toward that end, we created the structure for the Oakland Green Team, and have provided staff capacity for the team ever since. Now, in response to team member feedback, we’re reorganizing to make community engagement easier and more effective.
OPDC launches new career exploration program for 7th-12th graders
OPDC now accepting applications for 49 affordable apartments
Construction is underway on Oakland Affordable Living—OPDC’s 49-unit affordable housing development in West Oakland. We are now accepting applications for 13 three-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom, and 24 one-bedroom units at 2561 Allequippa Street and 2520 Wadsworth Street. The Allequippa Street units will be available May-July 2018 and Wadsworth Street units will be available in late 2018.
OPDC's Beatrice Charles retires after 52 years
Be part of the Oakland Community Land Trust (CLT) Committee
Your voice matters. Help us assemble a diverse team of Oakland community members to guide the Oakland CLT. OPDC is now accepting nominations for the Oakland CLT Committee. Click here to learn more about the committee and here to submit your nomination.


