West Oakland boasts a rich and powerful history, originating as the western terminus of the transcontinental railroad more than a century ago, and later serving as a major WWII-era shipbuilding center. Today, the area is an up-and-coming business and residential area with a diverse mix of people who are actively engaged in enhancing their quality of life. West Oakland is anchored by the fourth largest container seaport in the United States that is supported by a network of interstate freeways, warehouses and intermodal rail yards. The shuttered Oakland Army Base, located on West Oakland's waterfront, is an extraordinary 200-acre site being transformed into a major new business development.

Be sure to visit the West Oakland Redevelopment Project's web page.

West Oakland Transit Village Action Report

For commercial tenant, local incentives and district details on a parcel in West Oakland, click here to visit Oakland Explorer.

Jack London Gateway Shopping Center
Nestled near downtown and the waterfront, the 50,000 square foot Jack London Gateway Shopping Center has been rehabilitated under a partnership between the West Side Economic Development Corporation and the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation. A 20,000 square foot grocery store serves as anchor for the complex. The rejuvenation of the center has helped attract new businesses and provided the surrounding residential community with needed goods and services.

Jack London Gateway Business District Profile

Oakland Army Base
On August 6, 2003, the Oakland Base Reuse Authority, on behalf of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency, and the Port of Oakland cumulatively took title of approximately 364 acres of Oakland Army Base from the United States government. This extraordinary site on Oakland’s waterfront is immediately south of the eastern end of the Bay Bridge and ready for conversion to private use. Reuse of the Oakland Army Base represents an unparalleled opportunity for redevelopment, including sustainable opportunities such as light industrial, research and development, hotel, retail, flex-office space, warehousing and distribution, and public parkland.

Be sure to visit the Oakland Army Base's Redevelopment Web Page.

For commercial tenant, local incentives and district details on a parcel on the Oakland Army Base, click here to visit Oakland Explorer.