Community Building
• Stronger connections to local institutions/programs • Create cross generational open spaces • Improve access to social services • Create neighborhood “third places” • Support immigrant communities • Support local youth programs • Build a strong communication network • Improve community development & design review processes
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Oakland-wide alliance of neighborhoods
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Strong communication network
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Discussion of priorities, issues, opportunities
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Stewardship of Oakland 2025 Plan Implementation Process to establish the alliance through a series of discussions and learning sessions during Summer 2012.
Development & Design Review Proposed Conceptual Process Advocacy & Technical Support
Legal & Political Mandates DCP CDAP ZONING
Residents
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Businesses
URA Inst.
Project Development
Community Information and Design Review
Community Groups
Community Process
Proposals DPW
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Oakland 2012: Centre & Craig Urban Design Challenge
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Oakland 2025: A Stronger Vision.. Develop mixed-use projects on the limited number of development/ redevelopment parcels in Oakland Provides greater value to the community, in terms of living, shopping and working opportunities Provides greater dollar return per square foot of land area developed.
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