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Alameda Post
Published September 16West Oakland BART Station to Lose Over Half of its Parking Spaces
If you thought parking at West Oakland BART was a hassle, wait until you try it now. Over half of the lot is being cleared for a new five-acre housing project despite the lot's spring 2026 parking count reporting occupancy of over 90%.
Alameda Post
Published September 15Port of Oakland Turning Basins Project Advances to Design Phase
Ken Der reports that the Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Turning Basins Widening Projects are transitioning from the study phase into Preconstruction Engineering and Design. Construction could begin as soon as 2028.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Port of Oakland, Army Corps Sign Historic Harbor Design Agreement
OAKLAND POST — Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton called the agreement a historic milestone that will support thousands of jobs. “Today marks a historic occasion for the Port as we sign the inaugural Design Agreement for the Turning Basin Widening…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Revitalized East Oakland Park Honors the Legacy of Tyrone Carney, Killed in Vietnam War
OAKLAND POST — Tyrone Carney Park in East Oakland recently reopened after two decades, following a $5 million investment in recreation and community space. City leaders, community partners, and residents celebrated the revitalization, which included new play areas, fitness…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Bay Area cities rethink downtown revitalization strategies
Kimberley Davidson has lived in Oakland her whole life and remembers when she could spend all day and all night downtown. She says you still “can-ish” but that it’s harder, and one has to know exactly where to go. “I’m scared for downtown sometimes,” she said. She dons a glossy…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published August 30Oakland Coliseum Project Opens Door for Small Businesses to Build Bigger
During a recent meeting with AASEG, Loop Capital and local construction and business leaders, participants discussed creating pathways that would allow smaller firms to move beyond traditional subcontracting roles, compete as prime contractors, secure larger portions of project…