Oakland’s blueprint for bringing more affordable housing to the city has been rejected by the state and sent back for revisions.
The buildings and lots around housing advocate Aaron Eckhouse’s neighborhood in north Oakland are part of the city’s eight-year plan to expand affordable housing across all economic levels.
But last week, the finalized plan, called The Housing Element, fell short of the state’s certification requirements.
“I do think we’re seeing the state is taking a strict standard, to hold cities accountable,” said Aaron Echhouse, East Bay for Everyone volunteer.
A letter from the Department of Housing and Community Development asked for more details on potential limitations for building