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Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Approved:

September 24, 2024

After almost a decade (these things never move quickly!), the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (“DOSP”) was adopted by the Oakland City Counsel in July. This plan is a road map that covers the plans for development in Downtown over the next 20 years. It is the first ever specific plan to cover the Downtown area.

Getting to a final draft involved significant input from the public and government agencies alike. The plan aims to:

Increase housing and jobs near transit lines, including commercial space and affordable housing stock
Revitalize local business by filling ground-level retail and increasing foot traffic
Address public safety issues
Reconnect West Oakland with downtown
Expand funding for public services
Protect against effects of climate change with sound infrastructure policy

The city envisions a more thriving, safe and welcoming mixed-use area around Downtown, with growth in the R&D and biotech sectors and preservation of existing industrial jobs. Among other goals, the aim is to add 29,000 homes to the area by 2040.