Downtown Oakland Association

The Downtown Oakland Association is a Community Benefit District (CBD), which is revitalizing a 19-block area in the heart of Oakland, California by providing special benefit services such as district maintenance, safety and security management, and community and cultural enrichment.  The District was formed following a vote of property owners in 2009 to support a voluntary property tax to fund these additional services over the next 10 years. Click here to learn more about our Security Ambassador Program.

The Downtown Oakland Association fosters an environment where businesses thrive; art flourishes, and residents and visitors alike can enjoy all that downtown Oakland has to offer.