The Jack London District of Oakland has a long and rich heritage. Encompassing more than seventy blocks (aerial map) along the Estuary, it is the site of much of Oakland's earliest history. Today, the district is one of the hottest locations for development in the East Bay. In addition to hundreds of apartments, condos and loft conversions built in the past few years, more than 300 new condos are under construction or in advanced planning in the district. A $300 million, 15-year redevelopment of Jack London Square is also under way. In order to ensure that development meets the needs of current and future residents and business owners, the Jack London District Association (JLDA) was formed in April 2005 as a non-profit organization. It was awarded 501(c)(3) non-profit status in July 2006. A copy of the IRS letter of determination is available for download.

Goals

JLDA will work to accomplish these goals:

• Represent all residents, property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders in the effort to promote positive relationships within the district and with municipal governments, public and private agencies, community-based and advocacy groups, and other interested persons regarding activities occurring in or relating to the district.
• Advocate for responsible planning and development activities within the district including but not limited to such proposals sponsored by the City of Oakland, the Port of Oakland, and private planning and land-use firms, wither individually or on the behalf of said agencies.
• Provide a venue for expanding positive social relationships and activities within the district.
• Educate the community-at-large regarding the historical, cultural, architectural, and natural heritage of the district.
• Ensure ongoing improvement, preservation, maintenance, and beautification of the district.

The Board of Directors

The JLDA Board of Directors serve one-year terms. There are currently eleven seats on the Board of Directors, off which ten are currently filled by the following members of our community:

• Ben Delaney, President - resident and president of CyberEdge Information Services, Inc.
• Barry Pilger, Vice President - owner of Stafford Mortgage and Stafford Real Estate
• Diahann Parker, Treasurer - resident
• Simon Waddington, Secretary - resident
• Steve Lowe - resident
• Winnie Anderson - resident
• Jim Louie - resident
• Gary Knecht - Artists' Legacy Foundation and resident
• Alex Eagle - resident
• Bernice Straub - resident
  

Candidate statements from the most recent election and information on joining the board are provided on our Board of Directors page.

Advisory Committees

Following the 2005 community survey it was decided to form the following advisory committees to follow through with addressing issues that most concerned the neighborhood.

• Parking and Transportation - co-chaired by Gary Knecht and Barry Pilger
  
• Growth and Development Coordination - vacancy
• Crime and Safety - chaired by Bill Dailey (JLD Crime Prevention Council)
  
• Neighborhood Improvement, Beautification and Preservation - chaired by Gary Knecht
• Community Building and Social Activities - vacancy
• District Representation and Promotion - vacancy
• Business Development and Promotion - vacancy

Advisory committees will meet and organize independently and advise the board on how to allocate JLDA resources, funds, and determine JLDA policy. They will also organize and assist with JLDA sponsored events and activities being an essential part of our goal to communicate with, engage and represent the Jack London District.

Meetings and Volunteering

If you are interested in joining the board or serving on an advisory committee please send email to info@jlda.org.

The Board of Directors holds monthly meetings that are open to interested parties. They are usually on the fourth Monday of the month, the time and place is announced in advance on the calendar. To ensure we have sufficient space for all those who wish to attend please RSVP in advance to info@jlda.org

Support JLDA

Details of JLDA's supporter program are available on our supporters page

Announcements

To receive future announcements of local events and other important news from JLDA use the announcements subscription form that is on each page of this website below the navigation menu.

Corporate Documents

• Articles of Incorporation
• Bylaws of the Corporation
  
• Conflict of interest policy

Press releases

5/25/2005: New organization represents Oakland's Jack London District residents and businesses

Contact JLDA

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