Save the Date: Webster Green Community Design Charrette

What would a Webster Green look like?

Calling all architects, designers, bicyclists, pedestrians, dog owners, and everyone who has creative ideas for a new public space in Oakland. The Webster Green, extending from Embarcadero to 7th Street, would connect Chinatown to the waterfront and be at the heart of the urban renaissance that has taken place in Jack London District over the past ten years. Here's an opportunity to take part in shaping your city! What should the Webster Green feel like? How should it be used? How can it be financed and maintained? How will it effect district-wide transportation?

JLDA's Land Use and Transportation Committee will be hosting a community design charrette to capture good ideas for transforming the underutilized parking lots that sit atop the Webster Tube into beautiful, safe, and sustainable public open spaces. The results of the charrette will ultimately help inform the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan which has funding and support from the community and the City.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
TIME: 6:30-9:00 PM
PLACE: 278 4th Street, Oakland (Google Maps)
RSVP: brendon [at] jlda.org

We have developed an online forum to share ideas before the charrette. Please visit us at the Webster Green Community Forum and leave your comments.

This is part of a series of planning efforts spearheaded by JLDA intended to plan and promote a cohesive vision for the Jack London District. All interested parties are welcome - feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you think might like to be involved.

Sincerely,
Brendon Levitt, LUTC co-chair
Steve Lowe, LUTC co-chair

Jack London District Association
Land Use and Transportation Committee