The Fight Over High-Rise Buildings in Rockridge
The recent proposals to build high-rise (often defined as 12 or more stories) and mid-rise (5–12 stories) buildings in
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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 protected
Who Decides Rockridge’s Future?
If Rockridge residents feel increasingly powerless over the future of their neighborhood, there’s a reason. The frustration surrounding the
Opinion: How to Vote in the CA Governor’s Race
If you are a Democrat in California and don’t want two Republicans to be your choice in November for
A Rockridge Perspective on the June Primary
By Kevin Charles, Guest Author Fellow Citizens, Here are two potential options for learning about our upcoming June open primary:
Negotiations at an Impasse as Developers Move Forward with Claremont Senior Center
By Leila Gough, Guest Author The conversation surrounding the future of 6230 Claremont Avenue took a sharp turn this week.
SB79 In Context
By Glen Jarvis, Guest Author Measuring Distance from Transit Hubs The 1/4 mile and 1/2-mile radius distances specified
The Step Stool That Crash-Landed in My Rockridge Cloud
As an artist, I am always looking for ways to improve my city-model–building craft, so I enrolled in a
Rockridge’s Sense of Place: What Makes It Special — and Worth Protecting
Lower Rockridge — what I call Baja Rockridge — is changing. Once rooted in relationships, it’s becoming more and more defined
Rockridge Rooms, Distant Worlds
The interior design of many Rockridge homes triggers memories from different places in my life: New York, Los Angeles flea
Community Concerns: Reimagining the Proposed Claremont Ave. Development
By Leila Gough, Guest Author As we, Rockridge Neighbors for Sensible Housing, look toward the future of our neighborhood, this
A “Sustainable” Renter’s Life for Me in Rockridge
As a child, I grew up in a single-family home and always assumed that was the end goal — especially for