Note: the image problems from the last entry should have been fixed.

The project to replace the Oakland Arena and Coliseum complex is one requiring massive scope and vision. Beyond the basic agreement to keep Major League Baseball in Oakland in the first place, conflicts about who could live there, how transpiration would be managed, and what types of jobs would be created were all of pivotal importance.

(Want to share your ideas? I have some burning questions I'd love some input on at the bottom of the entry!)

The Community meetings were plentiful and challenging...

But in the end, some basic agreements were made about the scope of the project.

Stadiums and Economic Development:

• New, smaller baseball-only venue to be built on site & option to construct arena
  
• Anchor tenants will include new 3- or 4- Hotel (to take advantage of proximity to airport)
  
• Space for 2,000 tech jobs, 3,000 manufacturing and office jobs, and 1,000 retail and hospitality jobs
  

One proposed design for a new ballpark.

Transportation:

• Project to be anchored by existing BART & Amtrak stations.
  
• Local connections to BART to be improved in light of reduced parking
  
• Special events parking to be minimized and prioritized.
  

Coliseum BART Station as it appears today.

Housing:

• 20,000 Residents, built mostly on publicly-owned land
  
• 1/3 of units must be below market rate, with another 10% for very low-income
  
• Medium density developments will account for 80% of units
  

Input!

Here's where you get to share your ideas!

Arena

The question of the week: In this universe, the Raiders and Warriors have both left Oakland. Should an arena be built for special events like concerts, rodeos, and conventions, or should the space be used for other purposes?

• Yes! The economic and cultural benefits are critical!
  
• No! Not worth the cost without a keystone tenant!
  

Rendering of one proposed arena

Share your ideas, and I'll post a new update soon!