February 2013 Golden Gate Chapter luncheon

Oakland: City on the Rise?

Oakland is a city in transformation. Amid the loss of redevelopment, ongoing public safety challenges, Occupy protests and other hurdles, Oakland continues to push forward. The City's emerging restaurant and nightlife scene, fueled by successful projects like the Fox Theater renovation and the Broadway Grand, have put neighborhoods like Uptown on the map and helped earn Oakland its ranking as number 5 in the world on New York Times' list of "Places to Go in 2012." Join us for a lively conversation with Phil Tagami (CEO, California Capital & Investment Group), Mike Ghielmetti (President, Signature Development Group), and moderator Fred Blackwell (Assistant City Administrator, City of Oakland) as they talk about the projects, trends and challenges that will shape the future of Oakland.