Oakland Planning and Development Corporation

Founded in 1980, Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) is committed to making Oakland a great place to live, work, visit and play by providing a variety of services that meet the community’s most critical needs.

They’re Doing it By:

  • Bringing the resident voice to the table to communicate with anchor institutions and developers.

  • Building new homes and renovating existing homes for sale to homeowners.

  • Providing quality affordable apartments and connect residents to resources to improve their quality of life.

  • Leading thousands of volunteers to complete beautification projects and keep streets clean.

Facts and Figures

  • Year Founded: 1980

  • President/Executive Director: Wanda Wilson

  • Anchors:

    • University of Pittsburgh

    • UPMC Hospitals

    • Carlow University

    • Carnegie Mellon University

    • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    • Carnegie Museums and Library

  • Staff size: 17

  • Annual Operating Budget: $1.6 Million

  • Funding Sources: Earned income, rental income, local and state government, foundations, individual donors, corporate donors

  • Services: Community planning and organizing, affordable housing, real estate development, workforce development, youth leadership development, neighborhood preservation and greening, design review, volunteer management

  • Geographic Boundaries: Central Oakland, North Oakland, South Oakland, West Oakland