This city is getting homes built twice as fast - and others want to copy it
Should every new house require a new permit for its design? Claremore, Oklahoma does not think so.
Neighbors Speak Out on Proposed Senior Housing Towers
Rockridge residents expressed feedback on senior housing project at TJs site at RCPC Land Use meeting.
No Major Design Changes for the 6230 Claremont Project
The latest status on the senior residence at 6230 Claremont Avenue.
EAST BAY JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS OPENING THIS FALL
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus.
Detroit’s housing prototype
An impressive experiment in neighborhood-building that we can learn from.
Proposed 6230 Claremont Senior Residency Facility Update
Oakland's Planning Department has accepted the initial application for a 203-unit senior care facility on Claremont Avenue, and Aaronson walks readers through the State density-bonus rules that constrain local review and the RCPC Consultation Committee now negotiating with the developers.
Community Vision Plan Shared with Residents
RCPC unveils its long-anticipated Community Vision Plan at a packed April Town Hall, laying out a five-area framework to guide Rockridge's growth and inviting residents to join the committees that will carry it forward.
The Prepper Delusion
Much of America’s mainstream doomsday-readiness culture assumes that preparation begins (and ends) with the individual or the single family. According to the author, that’s not the case. Readiness begins with your community.
Statement on the Proposed Development at the Rockridge Trader Joe’s
Our councilmember’s latest statement about the proposed Trader Joe’s senior living development project.
A Great Discussion of Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
A website thoroughly discussing transit oriented development (TOD).
Trader Joe’s Senior Housing Project
Trader Joe’s and its parking lot in the city’s Rockridge neighborhood could be replaced by a pair of towers that would house a 415-unit senior living campus within walking distance of a BART station.
How Austin’s stunning drop in rents explains housing in America
Rents have dropped in Austin. The increase in building is a factor but read on to learn about other factors that also contributed. It’s a model that applies to California.
Rockridge HICAP Volunteers Help Neighbors with Medicare
HICAP is a publicly funded organization aided by several Rockridge volunteers who help their neighbors navigate the complexities of the health care industry.
Vienna, where affordable, high-quality housing has worked for nearly a century
A surprising look at housing in Vienna.
Zac Unger on how Oakland will deal with SB79
A message from our District 1 Councilmember on SB 79.
Portland has a wonky secret to building cheaper houses
Portland has implemented zoning changes that have allowed for more affordable housing options. The city also implemented a set of incentives that have led to making homeownership more accessible for Portlanders.
6230 Claremont Senior Housing Update
On Jan. 21, representatives of RCPC met with three representatives from Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group to discuss issues of the 6230 Claremont Ave. senior living project.
Book Review: I Heard Her Call My Name
I Heard Her Call My Name charts the daunting process of transitioning to a freer, more fully realized life as Lucy, and coming out to family, friends, and acquaintances
William R Dutcher
Obituary: Bill died the morning of January 17, after a long decline. He got his wish, to remain in his beautiful home until the last day of his life, surrounded by his family, the art work and artifacts he loved.