Keep up to date on the revitalization efforts in downtown Oakland and find out how you can help! Click on each photo to find out what each team had been up to!
Anyone wanting to be more active in the community where they live, work, shop and play can sign up by contacting Nicole McCullough at mainstreetgoba@gmail.com. We are pushing forward with recommendations from the American Institute of Architects, the Town, GOBA members and you to help foster an even better, more vibrant town!
CLEAN AND GREENThey work to develop and implement programs that keep Oakland clean, green and beautiful. Past projects include flower plantings, painting, and the opening of the Oakland Dog Park.
ECONOMIC VITALITYThey work on Economic Development projects including ways to increase workforce development, business recruitment and retention, expansion of broadband internet services, etc.
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PROMOTION AND MARKETINGExactly that! They are working on promoting Oakland as a great place to live and work, the events happening Oakland, as well as the other great additions, projects and our community pride!
EVENTSThey organize current events and are working on developing new events that drive residents and visitors into the downtown area businesses. They partner with other teams often.
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CityscapeThis team works on the overall design of the town such as wayfinding signage, decor, etc. They work to enhance the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning.
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5 REVITALIZATION TEAMS:
Clean & Green- develop and implement programs that keep Oakland clean, green and beautiful. Past projects include flower plantings, painting, and the opening of the Oakland Dog Park.
Promotion and Marketing- Is exactly that! They are working on promoting Oakland as a great place to live and work, the events happening Oakland, as well as the other great additions, projects and our community pride!
Economic Vitality- They work on Economic Development projects, ways to increase workforce development, business recruitment and retention, etc.
Events- They organize current events and are working on developing new events.
Cityscape- They work on design of the town such as signage, wayfinding, decor, etc.
Sometimes there are grant funds and the team that it fits best will help Nicole to carry out those projects as well.
For more information or to get involved contact Nicole McCullough at mainstreetgoba@gmail.com or 301-334-2691.