General Plan Update Phase 2: Draft Land Use Framework

Shared deep listening session findings and the desire for continued community involvement.

Advocated for native plant requirements in city and private developments to preserve local ecology.

Urged preservation of vital industrial zoning to protect warehousing jobs and port operations.

Stressed the economic importance of protecting industrial land that supports the Port of Oakland.

Requested comprehensive industrial land and goods movement studies before making zoning changes.

Commended community outreach but highlighted concerns over accessibility and urgent infrastructure needs.

Voiced concern over reductions in industrial land without comprehensive economic analysis.

Highlighted the critical role of public libraries as community warming and cooling centers.

Noted operational challenges in industrial districts and the importance of supporting port logistics.

Expressed skepticism regarding city follow-through on planning goals and developer accountability.

Stressed that land use planning must center on residents and flatland community voices.

Shared youth fellowship findings calling for clean parks, native landscaping, and deep affordability.

Presented student priorities for green infrastructure, safe public spaces, and park maintenance.

Shared elementary student and unhoused resident feedback calling for cleaner streets and housing.

Emphasized the importance of elevating disinvested flatland communities and youth voices.

Asked the city to strengthen resource conservation areas and native plant protections in the OSCAR element.

Expressed appreciation for council engagement regarding goods movement and port operations.

Reiterated the importance of industrial legacy and ongoing collaboration between the city and employers.

Expressed concern for longshore jobs and port protections during land use planning.

Highlighted the critical economic role of the Port of Oakland and goods movement sector.