Oakland approves $44.7M for Liberation Park housing and transportation work

Oakland will accept and allocate up to $44,661,404 in state funding for the Residences at Liberation Park and related transportation improvements. The award includes a $35 million loan to Liberation Park Residences, L.P. and $9,661,404 in grants: $8,695,126 for city transportation work and $966,278 split between Eden Housing and the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation. The city’s grant funds will support a multi-use path, transit signal priority, and pedestrian and connectivity improvements on MacArthur Boulevard and Seminary Avenue. The council amended Resolution No. 91091 on Oct. 13, 2026, with eight votes in favor and no votes against, absences or abstentions.

Subject: Amendment To Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. Authorizing The City To Accept And Appropriate Loan And Grant Funds Under The State Of California’s Round 8 2024-2025 Affordable Housing And Sustainable Communities Program For The Residences At Liberation Park Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed $44,661,404

Sep 28, 202627-0101: Subject: Amendment To Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. Authorizing The City To Accept And Appropriate Loan And Grant Funds Under The State Of California’s Round 8 2024-2025 Affordable Housing And Sustainable Communities Program For The Residences At Liberation Park Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed $44,661,404Source documentPDF 1PDF 2