Summary
Housing advocates and developers urged the council to allocate at least $50 million from the third tranche of Measure U bonds to affordable housing, warning that zero funding currently proposed will freeze new construction and block state and county matching grants.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves allocating a minimum of $50 million from the upcoming Measure U bond tranche to support affordable housing development.
Low-income families, seniors, and unhoused individuals needing permanent supportive housing.
Nonprofit housing developers and pipeline projects facing indefinite delays and loss of regional matching funds.
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Affordable housing rising on long-vacant Eastmont lot
Affordable housing rising on long-vacant Eastmont lot Black Cultural Zone CEO Carolyn Johnson and others plunge ceremonial shovels into the ground to begin the construction of affordable housing. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/...
Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council — June 1, 2026
Housing advocates and developers urged the council to allocate at least $50 million from the third tranche of Measure U bonds to affordable housing, warning that zero funding currently proposed will freeze new construction and block state and county matching grants.
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