General Plan Update – Draft Land Use Framework

At the March 19, 2026 BPAC Agenda BPAC meeting, Members of the General Plan Update team in Oakland’s Planning and Building Department, will present on the recently released Draft Land Use Framework. The Draft Land Use Framework for Oakland’s General Plan Update connects the community’s vision for the city with updates to topics like land use, transportation, parks and open space, and public facilities. It explains how we can meet community priorities, such as adding more housing and services near transit and jobs, taking better care of parks and open spaces, making streets safer, and improving public transit.

The Draft Framework builds on the community’s preferred Option, “City of Neighborhoods,” by encouraging walkable, mixed-use neighborhood centers with housing, services, transit access, and community spaces across the Town. It also includes top ideas from other Options, like creating a network of greenways to connect neighborhoods and improving access to the waterfront.

An excerpt is below, followed by the full presentation.

General Plan Equity Goal and Guiding Principles

Advance racial equity by establishing more just policies related to land uses, parks and open space, and transportation.
- Ensure people have homes and feel healthy and safe.
- Celebrate Oakland’s many cultures and identities.
- Support good jobs and economic opportunities.
- Create better-connected neighborhoods.
- Ensure that all communities can access essential services and resources.

Shared Community Priorities

Support equitable communities by encouraging neighborhood centers.
Improve transit safety, frequency, and accessibility for all users.
Capture jobs in forward-looking industries while supporting existing businesses.
Invest in increased maintenance of parks, streets and sidewalks, public spaces, and community facilities.
Expand parks, greenways, and shoreline access.
Promote development of affordable housing and anti-displacement strategies.
Celebrate Oakland’s history and culture.

Overall Strategy: City of Neighborhoods

Oakland as a city of distinct neighborhoods, connected by: transit corridors; walkable centers, greenways & open space
Neighborhood Centers
- Everyday services within walking distance
Downtown & Major Centers
- Downtown remains largest hub
- Other larger centers (San Antonio, Fruitvale, Coliseum)
- Develop Hegenberger Corridor as gateway to the city
Vibrant Corridors & Transit Hubs
- High-density, mixed-use along major corridors & near BART stations
Technology and Research Centers
- New hubs to capture jobs in technology, green industry, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and artisan production