Message from the Mayor of Oakland

After protracted negotiations, the impending conveyance of the Oakland Army Base from the Department of the Army will pave the way for transforming this historic facility to civilian use.

From the time the Oakland Army Base was slated for closure in 1995, countless citizens, as well as each member of the Oakland Base Reuse Authority, generously contributed to the crafting of this Final Reuse Plan for the Oakland Army Base. Our representatives in Congress greatly assisted the process.

This property will give us a chance to develop a large parcel of land from the ground-up. Public benefit programs, such as job training and local hiring requirements, will be an integral part of the development.

We envision building a new "Gateway" commercial and waterfront development near the Bay Bridge touchdown and a major expansion of our Port's terminal facilities. Together, these projects will create thousands of jobs in the city.

Ron Dellums, Mayor of Oakland

Chair, Oakland Base Reuse Authority