Opening the Door to High-Rises In Rockridge
A group of concerned Rockridge residents recently met with District 1 Councilmember Zac Unger to ask him about the tall
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Councilmember Zac Unger Holds Town Hall on Impact of New Laws on Local Development
For a third time in two months, Rockridge residents gathered to address concerns about the two luxury senior housing projects, one with two huge towers, that are being proposed for the neighborhood.
Re: Garofoli’s Grossly Inaccurate Column about Rockridge
Dear Editor: It is sad and tragic that Joe Garofoli’s Sunday SF Chronicle column (July 19, 2026) grossly misrepresents
YIMBY Movement—Locally Funded or National Campaign?
Dear Editor: As Oakland continues to debate major housing proposals, residents deserve to understand not only the projects themselves but
Extending Benefits Beyond Housing
Cities need stronger rent regulations because land is finite. Simply building more housing will not, by itself, guarantee long-term
New State Land Use Laws Sideline Community Input—Now What?
Oakland’s Planning Department is developing, for City Council approval, a new General Plan for how land will be used
6230 Claremont — Enough is Enough!
Two months ago, the Rockridge Voice published my article arguing that Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group were asking for
What Was That?!
At the previous town hall meeting, residents were told that the two towers were being erected to provide affordable housing
Re: Proposed Development at 6230 Claremont Avenue
I am writing in opposition to the Senior Housing Project proposed for 6230 Claremont Avenue. My objections are based on
Petition Calls for Changes to Proposed Trader Joe’s Towers in Rockridge
A new petition on Change.org is calling for major changes to the proposed redevelopment of the Trader Joe’s
New Housing Proposals Leave Many Questions Unanswered
Fifty years ago, Rockridge neighbors proactively petitioned Oakland to create a new neighborhood-oriented commercial zone and residential zones that
Housing Shortage for Whom?
We hear people saying we’re experiencing a housing crisis. But what does that really mean? According to a 2024