We connect, educate, and empower residents to build a better Oakland.

OPDC’s vision is to make Oakland a beautiful, well-designed, sought-after neighborhood, in which a diverse mix of residents and visitors flourish.

Our Programs

Let's Talk community meetings are interactive, resident-focused discussions featuring a monthly theme, open conversation, and presentations from community partners.

Meetings are open to the public and take place on the third Wednesday of each month.

Adopt-a-Block teams adopt routes in every part of Oakland and organize clean-up events to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming neighborhood for all residents and visitors.

Volunteer to Adopt-a-Block.

5 Doors Down is neighborly approach to snow removal in Oakland.

OPDC loans snow removal supplies and matches volunteers with nearby neighbors in need.

Volunteer to keep our streets safe.

Oakwatch brings people and institutions together to identify code violations, advocate for their remediation, and monitor the outcomes.

Learn about filing a non-emergency 311 concern.

The Oakland Landlord Alliance (OLA) is a cooperative roundtable of Oakland’s landlords and OPDC.

OLA is a bridge between landlords, tenants, and the community to address the changing needs of the rental market.

Our mailing list and meetings are open to Oakland landlords.

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