Projects
This page contains information pertaining to all of the major projects that my office is working on in North Oakland and citywide. Whether it is revitalizing the City's park land and open space, improving community services, or developing effective economic growth, this list of projects provides you a look at what is happening in North Oakland and throughout the City.
CITY WIDE PROJECTS
Estuary- In November, 2002, 80% of Oakland voters approved Measure DD, which will raise $198 million for open space projects on the waterfront, at Lake Merritt and along our creeks. Councilmember Brunner was a key leader in the campaign for Measure DD and is providing City Council leadership on the development and implementation of the estuary plan.
See the plan to beautify the City's waterfront and estuary.
Job Training - The City of Oakland spends millions of dollars per year on job training programs. Councilmember Brunner is an advocate for the effective and efficient use of these funds.
Affordable Housing - After convening an Affordable Housing Task Force in 2000, Councilmember Brunner has pushed for more funding for affordable housing throughout Oakland. She has spearheaded major affordable housing efforts including a $40 million bond to fund affordable housing development, the adoption of an Office Linkage fee which requires commercial developers to contribute to Oakland's affordable housing fund, a 5% increase in the amount of redevelopment funds set aside for affordable housing, and the adoption of California's strongest Single Room Occupancy replacement requirement. Councilmember Brunner is also a consistent supporter of reasonable rent controls and eviction protections for tenants.
HILL AREAS
Caldecott Trail - District 1 will receive $1 Million from the East Bay Regional Parks District Measure WW to implement a trail that will connect the North Oakland Sports Fields to Skyline Boulevard.
Fire Safety - Property owners in the hills contribute to fire reduction services through a Wildfire Prevention Assessment District. Funding is available to reduce fire danger throughout the hills. For more information please visit the Wild Fire Prevention Website
MARKET STREET/MARTIN LUTHER KING AREA
Linden Street Park - New safety play surfacing and new sod is scheduled to be installed this Fall. Past improvements have included a $150,000 renovation that included two new play structures, lighting in the Park and new crosswalks and curb ramps to improve walking routes to the park and school.
Grove Shafter Dog Park - On January 15th, 2011 we celebrated the opening of the Grove Shafter Dog Park on Martin Luther King Jr. at 36th Street. The creation of the new park was a collaboration between our office, local neighbors, the Oakland Dog Owners Group "ODOG", the Redevelopment Agency and the Longfellow Neighborhood Association. The park includes separate play areas for small and large dogs.
PIEDMONT AVENUE
Piedmont Avenue Plaza Redesigns - Working closely with the Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association (PAMA) http://www.piedmontavenuemerchants.org/ we completed the re-design of the Piedmont Plaza and Key Route Plaza.
Piedmont Avenue School - The school playground was completed with funding from our Council Office
ROCKRIDGE
Street Beautification - Working together, the Rockridge District Association (RDA), the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) and our office installed custom-designed benches and planted street trees up and down College Avenue.
Rockridge Greenbelt -A permanent new bathroom was installed in Hardy Park. The first two phases of the Rockridge Greenbelt are complete and very popular. The City committed over $1 Million to the completion of phase II.
SAN PABLO/GOLDEN GATE
San Pablo Median Strip - The San Pablo median strip planting has been completed.
Decorative Lighting - The Redevelopment Agency installed decorative lighting along San Pablo Avenue.
SHATTUCK AVENUE
Shattuck Avenue Entrance to Bushrod Park - Construction is complete on the Shattuck Avenue entrance to Bushrod Park.
TEMESCAL
Studio One Arts Center The Studio One Arts Center, built in 1894 is has been completely reconstructed and is open for business. Councilmember Brunner was a leader in passing the Measure DD open space bond, which is funded the renovation
