Economic Development
Oakland’s Housing Market Spikes, Prices May Be Rising Faster Than San Francisco
By Tulio Ospina Oakland’s housing market continues to skyrocket, making the city one of the fastest-moving housing…
Councilmembers Reluctantly Pass Stop Gap WIB Budget
They say they want to revisit the budget by Sept. 30 By Ken Epstein City Councilmembers this…
Oakland Is Losing Its Racial, Age and Economic Diversity, Says New Report
By Ken Epstein Oakland is a city facing the loss of its racial, age, economic, cultural and…
Lynette McElhaney Puts Damper on Tagami’s Coal Plan
By Ashley Chambers News has spread of developer Phil Tagami’s plan to negotiate a deal with four…
Vote on Luxury Apartment Tower Postponed, As Councilmembers Seek Improved Community Benefits
By Ken Epstein A number of Oakland residents have been waiting to see what the City Council…
Councilmembers Back $3,000 a Month Apartment Tower Project, Opposed by Eastlake Neighbors
Rendering of Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments, courtesy of UrbanCore. By Ken Epstein The City Council’s Community and…
Richmond Seeks Support for “Cybertran” Ultralight Rail Transit System
By Post Staff The Richmond City Council has agreed to continue searching for federal and state dollars…
Opinion: As Coliseum City Project Moves Ahead, Councilmembers Vote Not to Sacrifice Jobs for Growth
By Kitty Kelly Epstein Thank you to Councilmembers Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Rebecca Kaplan, Larry Reid and Annie…
Coliseum City Proposal Would Build at Least 5,750 Units of Market Rate Units But No Guaranteed Affordable Housing
By Ken Epstein While many people are looking at the proposed Coliseum City development as the best…
Coliseum City Development Should Benefit Oakland Residents, Say Local Groups
Mayor Libby Schaaf does not support building sports arena in business park By Ken Epstein At least…