Plans to remove I-980 have energized urbanists and environmentalists. But longtime residents fear it could be a new phase of gentrification.
Tag: environmental justice
Posted inNature and the City
East Oakland neighborhoods don’t have enough trees. This program helps young people fix that
The Youth Employment Partnership is training young adults in environmental work while cleaning and greening Oakland neighborhoods.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Gravel facility at Port of Oakland gets go ahead with lawsuit settlement
Eagle Rock Aggregates will make changes to its operations to address air pollution and other concerns.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Oakland is getting $8M to plant trees across the city
The federal grant will allow the city and local nonprofits to green neighborhoods, clean air, combat heat, and build community.