Awards
Top Ten Sustainable City - Oakland was named one of America’s “Top Ten Sustainable Cities” for two years in a row (2005 and 2006) by Sustainlane.
Top Ten Green City - Oakland was named one of America’s “Top Ten Green Cities” two years in a row (2005 and 2006) by The Green Guide.
Phoenix Award - In 2004, Oakland was awarded the prestigious Phoenix Award for its work to clean up and redevelop a brownfield site into a Habitat for Humanity housing development for four low-income families.
4 Stars for Climate Protection - In 2001, Oakland was awarded 4 stars (out of 5) by the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) for its climate protection actions.