Project
The City proposed expanding the existing Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment District to include 880 acres of North Oakland, adding parcels from 42nd to 51st Street along Broadway and extending north to 67th Street. The proposal generated significant community debate over tax increment financing, blight designation, and eminent domain.
North Oakland, Broadway corridor between 42nd and 67th Streets
The City proposed expanding the existing Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment District to include 880 acres of North Oakland, adding parcels from 42nd to 51st Street along Broadway and extending north to 67th Street. The proposal generated significant community debate over tax increment financing, blight designation, and eminent domain.
“The decision to expand the North Oakland Redevelopment District is currently on hold. Jane Brunner has been gathering input from District One residents, and will continue to work with the community to explore various options, which might include narrowing the proposed area or abandoning the plan altogether.”2005_09 - article conclusion
“Opponents argue that redevelopment districts capture money that would otherwise go to the General Fund, thereby reducing the amount of money available for police, fire, libraries, schools and other essential services.”2005_09 - article describing opponents' arguments
“a proposal to expand the Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment District has met with mixed reactions from residents in City Council District One.”2005_09 - article by Jessica Pitt on redevelopment district proposal