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Placemaking and Activation

Enhancing our streetscape initiatives, the BID’s Placemaking program designs, implements and manages improvements to the public spaces throughout Oakland to provide safe, attractive, and active places for residents, workers, and visitors. Through plaza and street furniture, shade and light structures, public art, plantings, and activities Oakland's unique narrative is reflected into the built environment.

Evening shot of Oakland eateries with people dining at tables and soft lights strung across
band playing music with people dancing on Oakland Ave

Oak Ave Live!

Free outdoor concert series on Oakland Avenue. Live performances, drink specials, and game every Saturday from 6-9PM. 

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Outdoor dining on Oakland Avenue

Oakland Open Space Pilots

In partnership with the Pittsburgh Innovation District, OBID launched a series of open space activation strategies to enhance business district vibrancy.

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Oakland Ave outdoor dining

Oakland Streateries

OBID worked with local businesses to create inviting streeteries, outdoor-dining areas along Oakland Avenue, Meyran Avenue, and between Forbes Avenue & Fifth Avenue.

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OBID Membership

Explore special opportunities for OBID Members

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