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Emphasizing our historic and continuing commitment to Asian and Pacific Islander communities, EBALDC works with and for all the diverse populations of the East Bay to build healthy, vibrant and safe neighborhoods through community development.

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December 2024

Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season with EBALDC!

Did you know EBALDC is the East Bay’s largest nonprofit commercial landlord, supporting over 100 nonprofits and small businesses with below-market rent? This holiday season, consider shopping with EBALDC’s incredible tenants. 🎁 Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List! For Pet Lovers: Give the gift of grooming from All About the Dogue in Emeryville—perfect for your favorite pet niece or nephew! Stocking Stuffers: Discover handmade treasures at Oakland City Trading in Chinatown. Practical Gifts: Shop quality leather goods like shoes, belts, and socks at Red Wing Shoes in Emeryville. Home Refresh:... Read more
December 2024

Chinatown Complete Streets Plan Survey is Now Live! Dec. 10 – Dec. 23

We’re excited to share that the Chinatown Complete Streets Plan survey is now live! This is your chance to shape the future of Oakland Chinatown’s streets and ensure they are safer, more connected, and inclusive for everyone. Share Your Feedback (Survey is open Dec 10–23): Chinatown Complete Streets Plan: Survey You can also join us tomorrow to explore design options for the Chinatown Complete Streets Plan in a welcoming, bilingual space! This open house is your chance to meet with city representatives and engineers, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of... Read more
December 2024

BART Supports Renaming Oakland’s Lake Merritt Station

From KQED
BART directors plan to move forward with renaming Oakland’s Lake Merritt station, but only after they find a funding source for the estimated $750,000 project and complete a community engagement process. The unanimous vote Thursday by the transit agency’s Board of Directors delivered a setback to many community members who had hoped to walk away from the meeting with a clear timeline for the station renaming. “I would ask that it not be called a name change. It really is a name correction,” said Joshua Simon, who showed up to the public... View article