Oakland City Hall
Oakland, CA 94612
USA
Park Garden is under the threat of development. A recent notice posted in the area indicates an intent to build a 6-story building on the lot we garden in.
There is a Design Review hearing at City Hall this coming Wednesday, May 28th, at 4:30pm. We need as many friends, neighbors, and allies to show up and speak out on such issues as:
– The already dangerous traffic situation along the entire length of Park.
– Parking, which is already an issue.
– Pedestrian access, or lack of. We have a birth center across the street.
– Impact of construction on local area.
– Protection of open space and wildlife.
This Design Review hearing will be a great chance for gardeners, neighbors, and allies to make their voices heard. In addition to protecting our hard-earned community space, there are other issues this development will have a negative effect upon, including traffic, pedestrians, parking, and more.
A smaller project was stopped back in 2005, and we may be able to do so again, but we need bodies and voices at this hearing.
Anyone interested in offering logistical support in getting the word out, flyering, going door to door, it would be more than appreciated at this time. We will continue to plant and maintain Park Garden throughout the season, and more than likely through winter, which is always plenty of work. Thanks for your enthused involvement!
