Oak to Ninth Avenue HIA
The Oak to Ninth area comprises approximately 64 acres of waterfront property owned by the Port of Oakland. According to the City of Oakland, “The proposed project includes up to 3,100 residential units, 200,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 3,500 structured parking spaces, approximately 29.9 acres of public open space, two renovated marinas, and a wetlands restoration area.” Between February and May of 2006, UCBHIG conducted a HIA analysis of the Oakland Oak to Ninth waterfront development project. The project was chosen due to its large scope and influence on many determinants of human health. UCBHIG members did not receive funding for this assessment nor do any members have economic interests in the outcomes of the Oak to Ninth decision. Several components of the analyses have been communicated to the Oakland City Council and Planning Commission.
Final Oak to Ninth Avenue HIA (completed June 2007)
Executive Summary
Please direct comments and questions on the Oak to Ninth Avenue HIA to ucbhig@gmail.com
MacArthur BART Transit Village HIA
The MacArthur BART Transit Village is a proposed redevelopment of the MacArthur Bay Area Rapid Transit Station parking lot and adjacent property in a mixed use village, with approximately 518 - 625 residential units, 36,000 - 38,000 square feet of retail space, a 5,000 square foot community center, and approximately 940 - 1,110 parking spaces for BART and the new residential/retail space. A health impact assessment of this proposed project is currently in preparation. The MacArthur BART Transit Village project was chosen to explore health determinants of this particular project, and as an example of exploring the healthly pros/cons of transit villages more generally.
MacArthur BART HIA (completed February 2007):
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction and Scope
Chapter 2. Housing
Chapter 3. Transportation
Chapter 4. Retail ServicesChapter 5. Schools and Childcare
Chapter 6. Parks and Natural Spaces
Chapter 7. Pedestrian Safety
Chapter 8. Air Quality
Chapter 9. Environmental Noise
Chapter 10. Community Violence
Chapter 11. Social Cohesion and Social Exclusion
Please direct comments and questions on the MacArthur BART Transit Village HIA to ucbhig@gmail.com
Port of Oakland HIA
This Health Impact Assessment aims to identify the impact of Port of Oakland growth on the health of West Oakland residents. This assessment focuses on transportation, labor, and air quality and noise health impacts. the assessment is being conducted by UCBHIG on behalf of the West Oakland Health Impact Assessment Working Group.
HIA is currently in progress
SF HOPE VI Public Housing Redevelopment HIA
This Health Impact Assessment aims to identify the health impacts of past HOPE VI redevelopment on public housing residents in San Francisco in order to:
1. inform the ongoing needs of current HOPE VI residents, and
2. inform future public housing redevelopment planning and policies.
The assessment is being conducted at two HOPE VI sites: Bernal Dwellings and North Beach Place, and involves a partnership with local community organizations to collaborate on the conduct of the assessment. The scope of the HIA includes housing and environmental quality, crime and safety, social cohesion, displacement, programs and services, healthy eating and active living, and neighborhood social factors. This HIA is funded by the CDC.
HIA to be completed Oct 2009
