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Tag Archives: Oakland
PHOTOS: Oakland Public Design Fair disguises engagement as play
Stakeholder engagement. Ugh. The words just sound inherently boring. So how does a city convince its overworked, overscheduled residents to contribute to the planning process? Oakland is taking a unique tack as it works on its Downtown Specific Plan. In … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Urban Planning
Tagged design, Frank Ogawa Plaza, interaction, Oakland, outreach, That's Hella Oakland
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Fun With Georeferencing: Oakland in 1857 vs. Oakland in 2015
I’m taking a GIS class, and this week I learned how to georeference. Fun! (No, really, it’s fun.) I was just testing out my skillz and put together this little slider comparing the current map of Oakland and Alameda with … Continue reading
Posted in Maps, Urban Planning
Tagged Alameda, before and after, fun with maps, GIS, maps, Oakland
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Construction Crane Over Lake Merritt: Affordable Housing Project Proceeds in Oakland
I was spending some time walking through my old neighborhood in Oakland near Lake Merritt on Wednesday, when I came across something I don’t think I ever saw in the more than three years I lived there: a big ol’ … Continue reading
Posted in Developing Story, Photos, Urban Planning
Tagged affordable housing, construction, Lake Merritt, Oakland
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From the “I Meant to Blog About This Months Ago” Department: “East Bay Dillinger” will steal your heart with humorous spoken-word antics, Oakland pride
When it comes to music videos, the three most important things are location, location, location. Wait, that’s real estate, isn’t it? Talent is probably more important when it comes to music videos. Still, I’ll watch just about anything if it … Continue reading