Dear Friends
May 2025

Year One Lessons: People Power

EBALDC’s CEO, Janelle Chan, is reflecting on her first year leading the organization with a multi-part series of lessons learned.   I am thrilled to have passed my 1-year milestone as CEO of EBALDC. This past year has been one of listening, learning, and deciphering who EBALDC is and where we belong in the East Bay ecosystem through conversations with staff and engagement with the community. I am thankful to EBALDC for such long-standing relationships in the community and the dedication from staff and board.   For 50 years EBALDC has strengthened... Read more
Commercial Real Estate
May 2025

Small Business Week 2025

Happy Small Business Week! EBALDC is proud to support local, small businesses in the East Bay and is committed to developing neighborhoods by providing affordable commercial spaces as homes for community serving nonprofit organizations, retail businesses and service providers that hire from and serve local residents. Our commercial spaces are home to over 114 small businesses and non-profits, with a majority being founded or managed by people of color.   We are grateful to have the ability to support small businesses and encourage you to support your small, local businesses year-round!... Read more
Media
January 2025

US Department of Transportation Awards East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation with $2MM Reconnecting Communities Grant

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025 Press contact: Vicki Shu, vshu@ebaldc.org, 510-606-1812 US Department of Transportation Awards East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation with $2MM Reconnecting Communities Grant OAKLAND, CA – The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) announced receipt of the US Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant of $2 million. The “Oakland Chinatown I-880 Underpass Activation Project” (OCUAP) will provide planning resources to improve the connection and pedestrian experience between Oakland Chinatown to Jack London Square and future economic developments along the waterfront. The grant funds the... Read more
Commercial Real Estate
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
News
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
Media
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
Media
December 2024

Oakland’s Lake Merritt BART Station Could Be Renamed Soon

From KQED
Oakland’s Lake Merritt BART Station may soon have a new name: Oakland Chinatown Station. At a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for a senior housing development that will be on top of the station, BART Board Member Robert Raburn told KQED he plans to introduce a resolution to rename the station at next week’s board meeting. “It’s a no-brainer,” Raburn said following the ceremony.... View article
Media
November 2024

United Way Bay Area Launches Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot

From Alameda Post
“Poverty is not an individual failing, it’s a policy choice,” said United Way Bay Area CEO Keisha Browder. “We followed the research and it led us to direct cash payments, an innovation proven to break the cycle of poverty. The Bay Area is a place where many people thrive, while others struggle to survive. By targeting support to these first 100 families, we want to understand how unconditional cash assistance offered alongside optional financial coaching services impact wellbeing and behavior. Our goal is to learn from this pilot program and replicate a successful effort across the Bay Area... View article