Rockridge Community Planning Council
Community-Led Initiatives for the Betterment of Rockridge
Our nonprofit’s board is elected by the local community and serves to improve the neighborhood for those who live, work, and visit here.
RCPC’s focus areas include land use, transportation, and quality-of-life issues. We advocate for changes with the City, and work collaboratively with local merchants via the Rockridge District Association, the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council, Friends of the Library, and Friends of the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt.
We also publish the monthly The Rockridge News, a vehicle for keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected.
THE ROCKRIDGE NEWS
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RCPC Statement about the Proposed Trader Joe’s Project (revised)
RCPC firmly supports adding housing in Rockridge to address California’s housing crisis. That said, we were surprised by the scale of the proposal – more than three times the current height limit – and very disappointed with the potential loss of Trader Joe’s. We know how important that location is as a daily hub for our community.
RCPC will be advocating for a project that contributes to our pedestrian-oriented neighborhood and sustains the commercial and social vitality of College Avenue, without overwhelming it. We will push for Trader Joe’s or another affordable grocery option to remain at the heart of our neighborhood, and work to integrate community-focused uses, such as an on-site pharmacy, into the project. Furthermore, we will challenge the developer’s rationale that a 20% density bonus warrants buildings that are three to three and a half times the current 95 foot height limit.
We are committed to using our influence to propose modifications to this project that will benefit our neighborhood, and are actively working to connect with the developers of the project. We are very interested in hearing feedback from community members while we navigate this process.
Get Involved:
Share Feedback: Email your thoughts to landuse@rockridge.org.
For more details about the project, see this blog post on the RCPC website.
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“The highlight of my time on the RCPC was working on the activation of College Avenue. Rockridge was still rebuilding from the disruption of Highway 24 and BART, which divided the community. Finding opportunities for ground-floor retail, restaurants, and services was critical for creating activity in the neighborhood.”
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“RCPC’s fundamental commitment has been, and is, to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Rockridge.”
Community Partners & Resources
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to enhancing Rockridge’s commercial corridor through promotional initiatives, streetscaping and beautification projects, and safety programs to foster a vibrant and diverse business community for all to enjoy. The Rockridge District Association is managed by a board of Rockridge-based business owners and community members. Website: RockridgeDistrict.com
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The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (a.k.a. "Neighborhood Council") liaises with the Oakland Police Dept. and addresses community concerns about public safety. Bi-monthly meetings offer brief presentations by the Community Resource Officers, and discussion of local crime and safety issues. Website: RockridgeNCPC.com
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The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) is a community response program operated by the Oakland Fire Department for non-violent, non-emergency, non-criminal requests for service. MACRO aims to increase access to community resources and streamline responses by traditional first responders (Fire and Police). Learn more and how to contact here.
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Please report active infrastructure emergencies to OAK311 by dialing 311 or (510) 615-5566. Emergencies includes downed trees or tree limbs, flooding or sewer overflows, and street signal outages. Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page.
Learn about 311 and when you should use it.
Contact RCPC
Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
Email info@rockridge.org.
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