Gary Barg 6/26/26 Gary Barg 6/26/26

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.

Gary Barg 6/26/26 Gary Barg 6/26/26

Neighbors Speak Out on Proposed Senior Housing Towers

Rockridge residents expressed feedback on senior housing project at TJs site at RCPC Land Use meeting.

Gary Barg 6/26/26 Gary Barg 6/26/26

No Major Design Changes for the 6230 Claremont Project

The latest status on the senior residence at 6230 Claremont Avenue.

Jody Colley Designs 5/22/26 Jody Colley Designs 5/22/26

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.

Jody Colley Designs 5/22/26 Jody Colley Designs 5/22/26

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.

Jody Colley Designs 5/1/26 Jody Colley Designs 5/1/26

A Great Discussion of Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

A website thoroughly discussing transit oriented development (TOD).

Gary Barg 4/23/26 Gary Barg 4/23/26

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.

Gary Barg 4/15/26 Gary Barg 4/15/26

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.

Gary Barg 4/14/26 Gary Barg 4/14/26

Bungalows to Mid-Rise

SB79 - friend or foe. Read further and decide for yourself.

Jody Colley Designs 4/1/26 Jody Colley Designs 4/1/26

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.

Gary Barg 3/29/26 Gary Barg 3/29/26

Vienna, where affordable, high-quality housing has worked for nearly a century

A surprising look at housing in Vienna.

Jody Colley Designs 3/27/26 Jody Colley Designs 3/27/26

Zac Unger on how Oakland will deal with SB79

A message from our District 1 Councilmember on SB 79.

Gary Barg 3/26/26 Gary Barg 3/26/26

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.

Gary Barg 3/12/26 Gary Barg 3/12/26

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.

Jody Colley Designs 2/27/26 Jody Colley Designs 2/27/26

From Our Councilman: Oakland Unveils New Speed Safety Cameras

The City of Oakland’s new automated speed safety camera program is now live and issuing warnings to all violators for the next 30 days (approximately the month of February).

Jody Colley Designs 2/27/26 Jody Colley Designs 2/27/26

From Our Councilman: Charter Reform

The City Council is writing legislation to revamp Oakland’s city charter; learn how it could affect Oakland’s government and how the public will get to vote on it.