Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive
Jack London Square's decline stems from poor management and needs coordinated city-port-community action to restore parking, security, family activities, and local business vitality.
Opinion: Decline of Oakland's crown jewel Jack London Square due to poor management
Jack London Square is a neglected Oakland waterfront district suffering high ground-floor vacancy and declining visitation due to absent urgent management and investment.
Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive
Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
The Importance of Expanding Access to Safe Waters in Communities of Color
Revitalized waterfronts and community centers restore access to recreational and aquatics programs, linking Black communities to heritage, opportunity, health, and educational resources.