Oakland has been named one of America's Top 10 Greenest Cities by The Green Guide, a New York-based newsletter that focuses on environmental and health information. The city’s architecture spans the gamut from environmentally-friendly lofts to historic Victorians. In 1999, former mayor Jerry Brown kicked off the “10K Initiative,” an urban renewal program to develop housing for 10,000 new residents in downtown Oakland. With 10,849 units completed or underway as of November 2006, the city has exceeded the 10K goal by over 80%. Oakland is the largest and most populous city in the East Bay. By early 2007, the population reached 415,492. In addition to a vibrant downtown area, Oakland boasts numerous restaurants and shopping districts in Rockridge, Temescal, Grand Ave/Lakeshore, Glenview, Dimond, Fruitvale, Piedmont Avenue, and Montclair. Jack London Square offers dining, shops, and a large marina. Other popular residential neighborhoods include; Maxwell Park, Laurel, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Adams Point, Upper Rockridge, Piedmont Pines and Redwood Heights. The biggest container port in Northern California, Oakland is also home to the Raiders, the A's, and an international airport that offers a convenient alternative to SFO. The Oakland Art Murmur is a group of galleries in Oakland that have openings every first Friday of the month. Culture, history, and the stars are on tap at the Oakland Museum of California and the Chabot Observatory, and a Venetian gondola has been seen plying the waters of Lake Merritt. Oakland combines rich cultural offerings with abundant open space including; Redwood Regional Park, Joaquin Miller Park, and Roberts Regional Recreational Area.
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