Forbes Avenue and Meyran Avenue Site

Welcome to the online workshop for this important site in Central Oakland! The Oakland Plan team has developed materials based on public input received during the planning process, including some initial ideas for what redevelopment could achieve for this area. These are not proposals, but ideas to spark discussion.

How do I participate?

The content below has been organized to create a self-guided workshop. Here's our recommendation about how to work through the materials and add your voice to the discussion:

  1. Start by using the virtual tour to familiarize yourself with the site.
  2. Review the presentation from the Zoom workshop. You can review the slides yourself or watch the video from the Zoom event to hear from the project team.
  3. Answer the quick poll questions. We need your feedback to better understand the potential for the site.
  4. Review the redevelopment scenarios in more detail.
  5. Review what attendees of the Zoom workshops thought about the scenarios and tell us what you think. We have some specific questions, but also some comment boxes that allow for more freeform input.

Thank you for your time and input!

The results of the two virtual workshops will help inform proposals for these sites, but may also lead to changes to land use regulations in the Zoning Code necessary to achieve community desired outcomes.

Step 1: Virtual Tour

Aerial of the site for the Forbes Avenue and Meyran Avenue workshop.

Step 2: Presentation

Watch a presentation from the Zoom workshop that took place on May 20th or review the slides.

Zoom Recording

Slides

Step 3: Quick Polls

Poll #1

Poll #1

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What type of improvement would you be most likely to use before redevelopment occurs?

Poll #2

Poll #2

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When you think about there being taller buildings on Forbes, what is your biggest concern?

Poll #3

Poll #3

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When thinking about the benefits that density could bring to the Forbes corridor, what is most compelling to you?

Poll #4

Poll #4

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When thinking about future development on Forbes Ave, how important do you think it is to reserve sites for commercial and life sciences development?

Step 4: Review Scenario Details

Existing Conditions

Existing Conditions

Click each hot spot to learn more about existing conditions on the site we're examining. Review the virtual site tour above for images of each building or area.

Existing Sites and Uses

Scenario A

Scenario A. Site Redevelopment & Public Realm Changes

Click on each hot spot to read more about what's being considered in Scenario A. Larger bubbles are site redevelopment changes, smaller bubbles are public realm changes.

Scenario A

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Scenario A - Public Realm
Scenario A - Site Redevelopment
Scenario A - Site Redevelopment - 150 ft
Existing - Sennott-Fresco View
Scenario A - Sennott-Fresco View
Existing - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Scenario A - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Existing - Semple at Forbes
Scenarios A & B - Semple at Forbes
Existing - Forbes at Semple
Scenario A & B - Forbes at Semple

Scenario B

Scenario B. Site Redevelopment & Public Realm Changes

Click on each hot spot to read more about what's being considered in Scenario A. Larger bubbles are site redevelopment changes, smaller bubbles are public realm changes.

Scenario B

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Scenario B - Public Realm
Scenario B - Site Redevelopment - 85/120 ft
Scenario B - Site Redevelopment - 120 ft
Existing - Sennott-Fresco View
Scenario B - Sennott-Fresco View - 4-5 Stories
Scenario B - Sennott-Fresco View - 6-7 Stories
Scenario B - Sennott-Fresco View - 8-9 Stories
Existing - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Scenarios B & C - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Existing - Semple at Forbes
Scenarios A & B - Semple at Forbes
Existing - Forbes at Semple
Scenario A & B - Forbes at Semple

Scenario C

Scenario C. Site Redevelopment & Public Realm Changes

Click on each hot spot to read more about what's being considered in Scenario C. Larger bubbles are site redevelopment changes, smaller bubbles are public realm changes.

Scenario A

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Scenario C - Public Realm
Scenario C - Site Redevelopment - 120 ft
Scenario C - Site Redevelopment - 150 ft
Existing - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Scenarios B & C - Fifth Avenue at Passage
Existing - Semple at Forbes
Scenario C - Semple at Forbes
Existing - Forbes at Semple
Scenario C - Forbes at Semple

Step 5: Tell Us What You Think!

You can share your thoughts by using the discussion topics in the tabs below.

Topic: Site Development

Topic: Site Redevelopment

Tell us what you think about these scenarios. You can respond to the following prompts, or with whatever is on your mind. Prompts: When thinking about taller buildings on Forbes, what are your biggest concerns? What are some of the benefits that density could bring to Forbes that you are excited about? How important is it to prioritize lab/life science development?
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Topic: Forbes Corridor

Topic: Forbes Corridor

Tell us what you think about these scenarios. You can respond to the following prompts, or with whatever is on your mind. Prompts: How could these scenarios better strengthen the Forbes Ave corridor? What in these scenarios could extend to other sites along the corridor - and what would not be appropriate in other locations? What do you think is most important to the future success of the Forbes Ave corridor as a great street?
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Archived Materials

Comments from Virtual Open House (5/26/21)

The comments below were captured at a virtual open house hosted via Zoom. Prompts: What are your thoughts on the scenarios presented? What do you think we should consider for strategy?
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