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Oaklanders have shared that they also strongly support more housing and jobs close to public transit (transit-oriented development).

Option B: Connected Corridors and Gateways concentrates new development along major transit corridors throughout the City. More housing and jobs would support more frequent bus service and local businesses along these corridors by increasing the local population of potential riders who would live, work, shop, and socialize in these areas.

Total Growth

Option B: Connected Corridors and Gateways would result in 82,000 new housing units and 115,000 new jobs by 2045 (in addition to 189,700 housing units and 217,680 jobs presently).

Equity

Option B: Connected Corridors and Gateways would add new housing and jobs in 21 of Oakland’s Environmental Justice communities, including 9 of the 12 most vulnerable communities.