ABOUT CEDA
The
Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is committed
to sustainable growth and development throughout Oakland
in ways that promote sound economic standards, environmental
quality and the equitable distribution of jobs, housing
and income. The Agency works to attract new businesses and
jobs, retain and expand existing businesses, facilitate
job training and placement, and redevelop key areas of the
city. The Agency places a special focus on affordable housing,
homebuyers assistance, the Mayor's 10K downtown housing
initiative, and revitalizing our neighborhood commercial
corridors.
The
Agency fosters sound neighborhoods through diligent planning
practices and administration of the City's zoning ordinances.
CEDA promotes affordable housing opportunities and offers
other housing assistance programs.
Planning, zoning, building services, economic development,
redevelopment and housing and community development are
consolidated functions of the Agency.
The
Agency is lead by:
Walter S. Cohen
Agency Director
510.238.2229
