Oakland Planning & Development Corporation is investing in Oakland. Founded in 1980, the Oakland Planning & Development Corporation (OPDC) creates opportunities to amplify the community’s voice and ensures they have influence in the future of the neighborhood. OPDC facilitates collaboration to achieve common goals — with residents, landlords, students, developers, institutions, and public sector partners – and serves Oakland holistically to support residential communities, sense of place, public space improvements, and neighborhood enhancements through leveraging new investments. OPDC provides affordable rental housing, sells homes to homeowners, organizes and advocates for residents, and facilitates planning processes.