Moving Downtown Oakland Forward in Real Time.
The Oakland Downtown Development Corporation was created around a simple idea:
Downtown Oakland needs an organization capable of activating key private and public partners around a long-term strategy that moves quickly to affect change in real time.
Photo: Visit OaklandThe stronger downtown is, the stronger the city is.
The DDC connects the people, resources and strategies needed to strengthen Downtown Oakland as an economic and cultural ecosystem.
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Our work is focused on shaping a thriving downtown: public safety, clean and active public spaces, thriving businesses, culture, major employers, community engagement and public perception.
Green, Safe & Clean
Create a downtown that is safer, cleaner and more welcoming through coordinated investment and real-time action.
Our Focus
Business & Commerce
Support a stronger downtown economy by activating space, strengthening existing businesses and attracting new investment.
Culture & Community
Strengthen Downtown Oakland as a place for culture, connection and consistent community activity.
Downtown Evolution
Shift the narrative through intentional traditional and digital media opportunities that highlight visible progress, investment, and the people and businesses moving Downtown Oakland forward in real time.
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Involved
Coalition Members
Our coalition of major employers, property organizations, businesses and civic organizations makes this possible by bringing together the resources and relationships needed to move from strategy to action.
Fox Theater
Marriott Oakland City Center
Oaklandish
Samuel Merritt University
Pure Fuel
Jordan REI
Rubicon Point Partners
Three Steps Properties
Oakland LGBTQ Center
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