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Welcome to the Oakland Central Estuary Plan Home Page!
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The City of Oakland is creating a Specific Plan and environmental document to determine a common vision for the Oakland Central Estuary. This plan will provide a framework to support development while balancing land-use goals with environmental and economic interests. Building upon previous visioning efforts, the City of Oakland will be convening several community workshops to gather public input throughout the planning process. Your participation is essential!
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Download an informational brochure about the Oakland Central Estuary Plan (double-sided, tri-fold brochure)
For more information |
Email: central_estuary_plan@oaklandnet.com
Central Estuary Plan Message Line: (510) 238-7737
You will be asked to leave a message; Strategic Planning staff will return your call promptly.
The Central Estuary Plan item was continued to a date undetermined at the April 20, 2010, City Council meeting. City Council voted to approve the CED Recommended Alternative for subareas 1-3 (very little change from existing conditions) and to postpone action on subarea 4, the south of Tidewater area, to give potential housing developers a chance to meet with existing business owners in the surrounding area and negotiate an agreement about the type of development for the area. The project is currently on hold pending results of the negotiations between stakeholders in the south of Tidewater area. The details for this meeting are available below in the Schedule + Meetings section. Check the website regularly for project status updates.
In 1999, the City of Oakland and The Port of Oakland published the Estuary Policy Plan, a collaborative vision of the Estuary area as a vibrant, diverse destination that would redefine Oakland as a waterfront city. This planning effort was a result of community interest in the future of the waterfront. The League of Women Voters and other community organizations began publicly discussing the future of the Estuary in the early 1990s, calling for the rebirth of Oakland as a port city. The resulting planning efforts placed a strong emphasis on community benefit, focusing on increased open space and shoreline access balanced with development that would promote economic and community growth. The plan encompassed the 5 ½ miles of urban waterfront from Adeline Street to 66th Avenue, including all lands on the water side of I-880 within Port and City jurisdiction.
Now, the City of Oakland is building upon the vision provided by the Estuary Policy Plan to focus specifically on the Central Estuary Area (Project Area Map). The Oakland Central Estuary Plan will:
- Define a common vision for the Oakland Central Estuary
- Provide a framework to support development and enhancement
- Balance land-use goals with environmental, economic, quality of life and health-related interests
Community benefit is central to the planning effort. The Oakland Central Estuary Plan will develop strategies for balancing the district’s diverse interests. Be a part of the vision!
The City of Oakland is developing a Specific Plan and environmental document that will help define a common vision for the Oakland Central Estuary. This plan will provide a framework to support development and enhancement of the area. It will balance land-use goals with the environmental, economic, quality of life and health-related interests of the community. The plan will build upon previous visioning efforts, including the 1999 Estuary Policy Plan, which was shaped around the community’s desire to see the Estuary become a diverse, multifaceted destination connecting Oakland and the bay.
In addressing access to parks and open space, transit, and other quality of life issues, the Specific Plan will also rely heavily on input and participation from the community. The City of Oakland will be convening several community workshops to gather public input throughout the planning process, and strongly urges you to attend.
Your participation is essential!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS |
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Topic |
Date/Location/Time |
Meeting Materials |
City Council – Discuss and Adopt Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
To Be Determined |
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PAST WORKSHOPS | ||
Topic |
Date(s) |
Meeting Materials |
City Council – Discuss and Adopt Draft Preferred Alternative for the |
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, |
City Council Agenda Report (531 KB) |
Community and Economic Development Committee – Discuss and Adopt Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, |
CED Committee Supplemental Report (1,051 KB) |
Community and Economic Development Committee – Discuss and Recommend Adoption of Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, |
CED Committee Agenda Report (2,122 KB) |
City of Oakland Planning Commission – Feedback on Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative (Continuation) |
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
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City of Oakland Planning Commission – Feedback on Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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City of Oakland Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board – Feedback on Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
Monday December 14, 2009 |
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City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – Feedback on Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative |
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park Garden Center, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
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Community Workshop #6 Identifying a Preferred Alternative |
November 14, 2009
Beacon Day School
Doors open at 9:00 a.m., activities begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and go until noon
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Workshop Table Maps: |
Community Workshop #5 Draft Alternatives |
Thursday, October 1, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Agenda (PDF 120 kb)
REVISED Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt file 15MB or PDF file, 1 slide per page 4MB)
Draft Alternatives Display Boards (Alternatives 1-3 and opportunity sites 5MB; REVISED Alternatives Analysis Summary Boards 3.5 MB) Comment Cards (PDF 653 kb) Workshop 5 Summary (652 kb) |
Community Workshop #4 Plan Alternatives |
Saturday, July 11, 2009 Doors open at 9:00 a.m., hands-on small group mapping exercise starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. and goes until noon |
Group Exercise Table Maps |
Community Workshop #3 Open House on Plan Area Existing Conditions |
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center
3301 E. 12th Street, Ste. 201 |
Workshop 3 Summary |
Community Workshop #2 |
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center |
Agenda (48KB) |
Community Workshop #1 |
Monday, March 23, 2009 Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center
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Agenda (36 KB)
Comment Card (28 KB) |
There are many ways to stay informed and participate in the Central Estuary planning process.
- Central Estuary Plan webpage. Look for notices of upcoming public meetings and related information at the City of Oakland Planning and Zoning website Zoning Update webpage at: http://www.oaklandnet.com/central_estuary_plan
- Get on the Central Estuary Plan email distribution list. To be notified of all public meetings and decisions, make sure we have your contact information. You can email us your contact information, or any questions or comments to: central_estuary_plan@oaklandnet.com
- Join us at scheduled community workshops. Several community workshops are planned to develop the Central Estuary Plan. Information about the dates/time/location of these meetings is provided in the Schedule + Meetings section of this website.
Existing Conditions Report
Chapter I – IV (4,031 KB)
Chapter V (8,469 KB)
Chapter VI (914 KB)
Chapter VII – IX (10,644 KB)
Chapter X + Appx A + Appx B (5,364 KB)
Transportation Technical Appendices (771 KB)
Alternatives Report
- Cover Page (3440 KB)
TOC (108 KB)
Introduction (7,418 KB)
Land Use and Urban Design (257 KB)
Transportation (1,673 KB)
Infrastructure (550 KB)
Economics (1,803 KB)
Demographics (3,012 KB)
Public Health (540 KB)
Sustainability (431 KB)
Preferred Alternative (2,421 KB)
- Appendix A – Supporting Maps (1,623 KB)
- Appendix B – Land Use Information (724 KB)
- Appendix C – Trip Generation (11,747 KB)
- Appendix D – Sustainability Goals (96 KB)
- Appendix E – Sustainability Analysis (381 KB)
- Appendix F – Land Use Conversion (113 KB)
- Appendix G – Sustainability Charts (647 KB)
- Appendix H – Fiscal Impact Tables (1,589 KB)
Maps
- Community Preferred Alternative Map (1590 KB)
- Map Showing Existing Land Uses and Changes Proposed by the Community Preferred Alternative (2375 KB)
- Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) Recommended Alternative – 3-23-10 (1978 KB)
The Central Estuary Plan process was initiated in March 2009. As documents related to the environmental review of the Plan are available, printable, downloadable versions will be posted on this webpage. Check back soon.
Frequently Asked Questions (213 KB)