An open letter printed in the East Bay Express
Like many Oaklanders, I've been engaged in a lot of discussions lately about what our downtown should look like in the future. I've heard a growing desire among locals to keep it creative, homegrown, equitable, and affordable, and I've read plenty of recommendations to make it more developer-, transit-, and business-friendly. I agree with most of these principles, but if we're truly going to have a downtown for everyone, I believe we must also make downtown Oakland more family-friendly.
Like many Oaklanders, I've been engaged in a lot of discussions lately about what our downtown should look like in the future. I've heard a growing desire among locals to keep it creative, homegrown, equitable, and affordable, and I've read plenty of recommendations to make it more developer-, transit-, and business-friendly. I agree with most of these principles, but if we're truly going to have a downtown for everyone, I believe we must also make downtown Oakland more family-friendly.