Oakland Has Space to Welcome New Residents: Mayor Elect

The transcript discusses Oakland's strategies for balancing business growth with rising housing prices, emphasizing the city's potential for new residents and businesses. It highlights tech companies moving to Oakland, development projects, and the city's affordable office space. Community concerns, crime reduction, and recent protests are addressed, with a focus on maintaining safety and facilitating peaceful demonstrations.

What is one of the main strategies Oakland is using to attract new businesses while managing housing prices?

• Building more market-rate housing

• Offering tax breaks to tech companies

• Reducing office space rents

• Increasing property taxes

How many housing units are in the entitlement process in Oakland?

• 31 units

• 20,000 units

• 11,000 units

• 5,000 units

Which company is mentioned as having moved from San Francisco to Oakland?

• Google

• Facebook

• Pandora

• Amazon

What is a key factor that makes Oakland attractive to tech companies?

• Higher office rents

• Proximity to Los Angeles

• Strict business regulations

• Vibrant community and lower rents

What is a concern of West Oakland residents regarding new businesses?

• Increased traffic congestion

• Higher crime rates

• Displacement of current residents

• Lack of public transportation

What was a significant outcome of the recent election in Oakland?

• A reduction in public transportation funding

• Increased taxes for businesses

• A decisive victory for a safer Oakland campaign

• A new mayor was elected

How has Oakland managed recent protests while maintaining public safety?

• By facilitating protests and arresting those involved in vandalism

• By increasing police presence and arresting all protesters

• By banning all public demonstrations

• By ignoring the protests