Much of the work in the General Plan Update so far, including community engagement and background research, has focused on the question: where are we going? This stage of the planning process now asks: how will we get there?

To answer that question, the City has developed three big-picture ideas for how and where Oakland should stabilize (invest in the wellbeing of current residents and prevent displacement) and grow (plan for new homes, jobs, parks, and transportation in the next 20 years). These ideas, called Options for Stabilization and Growth, are a tool to help the community consider tradeoffs and preferences for Oakland’s future. They are represented with maps, descriptions, and images. A full report on the Options for Stabilization and Growth is available on the project website.

The Options are based on:

• Feedback/input from community members over the last three years
• Economic trends that predict how much Oakland could grow (population and jobs) in the next 20 years
• Existing plans and projects that will change how Oakland looks and works in the future

As shown in the timeline below, feedback on the Options will lead to the creation of a “Preferred Plan,” which forms the foundation of the Phase 2 General Plan elements.