HomeMy WebLinkAbout585-OBDATE: February 15, 1999
TO: Planning and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Adoption of the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan
FILE: 585-OB
The West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan encompasses the area generally
bounded by Washington to the north, Cardinal Dr. to the south, Avenue A and the
Southern Pacific RR to the east and 1-10 to the west.
While parts of the neighborhood are stable and have experienced some growth, other parts
of the neighborhood have deteriorated. The overall condition of the neighborhood is such
that if the problems of the community are not addressed in the near future, more of the
neighborhood could succumb to deterioration.
The West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan lists nine goals to be addressed. Goal
1 deals with clean up and the overall physical condition and the appearance of the
neighborhood. Goal 2 deals with improving the physical condition of local residential and
collector streets in the area. Goal 3 deals with improving the design and construction of
the area's street network to discourage through -traffic and correct traffic problems. Goal
4 addresses needed recreational facilities. Goal 5 deals with the need for improved public
safety and health facilities and services. Goal 6 addresses with improving housing
opportunities in the neighborhood. Goal 7 deals with improving the physical appearance
and public perception of the area. Goal 8 deals with the economic development of the
area. Goal 9 addresses public transit needs.
In January, 1999, the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Task Force endorsed the
plan.
Exhibits are attached.