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Oakland Artist Directory City of Oakland's directory of artists City of Oakland website (need source docs) unknown unclear how old the list is or how often it gets updated. not clear how artists can get themselves added. nicely-done website. includes thumbnails and page for each artist with an included bio, artist statement, and images of sample work
Oakland Arts Organizations City of Oakland's directory of arts organizations City of Oakland website (need source docs) unknown unclear how old the list is or how often it gets updated. not clear how organizations get added. nicely-done website. includes page for each organization with contact info, an about page, disciplines supported and services provided, and photos
Shining Stars Directory City of Oakland's Youth Services Directory City of Oakland website (need source docs) unknown unclear how old the list is or how often it gets updated. not clear how organizations get added. default website presents an alphabetical list of organizations. advanced search is possible, but it's not very easy to navigate. ​

details about each organization include description, contact info, hours, services offered, requirements for receiving services, fees, and languages spoken. not every organization has all details included.

 

advanced search includes neighborhood (drop-down), free text program name or description, services provided (list), ages served, provider type (city, county, community-based agency), leadership opportunities
S.A.G.E. Senior Access Guide City of Oakland's senior resources directory City of Oakland website (need source docs) unknown unclear how old the list is or how often it gets updated. not clear how organizations get added. default website presents an alphabetical list of organizations. advanced search is possible, but it's not very easy to navigate. ​

details about each organization can include description, contact info, hours, services offered, requirements for receiving services, fees, and languages spoken. most organizations seem to have limited details completed.

 

advanced search includes services, zip, ages served, languages spoken, accessibility.
Designated Landmarks , Heritage Properties, and Preservation Districts City of Oakland historical landmarks City of Oakland website (need source docs) last entry from 2011 basic list, can use a nicer navigation/presentation although the content is excellent. not all properties have photos or videos. properties don't have their own pages (there's only a list).

database includes name of landmark/district, address, ord #, date designated. some properties include photos and videos of "landmark of the month" presentations of the given property at city council meetings.

 

note: is this list any different? http://www.oaklandheritage.org/oakland_landmarks.htm
Oakland Green Map "an interactive online map providing information on local green resources to the Oakland community."​ Sustainable Oakland Program of City of Oakland

interactive map

 last entries appear to be from 2010

map has many entries, but most only include the most basic contact details.

 

many opportunities for adding content to the map including comments, details, etc.

 

map runs on google maps.

organizations can add their own entries, but the map doesn't seem to have much activity.

 

map has categories and icons for sustainable living, nature, and culture & society. map also includes bike, walking, public transportation, and nature routes, but there are no details aside from a title for the route (is it possible to generate new routes?)
Public Art Database   City of Oakland xls unknown many photos exist but are not matched to the database! database includes: artist name, location of art, year of art, media, project name.
East Bay Regional Parks map and site pages of all parks  in the east bay park district Alameda County interactive map and pages seems well-maintained limited search features, programming is in pdf's only. lots of info here, nice websites
211 directory directory of alameda county social services Alameda County   unknown proprietary. no index available, only search box. available in several languages. keyword searches lead to category pages such as "mental health support services". category listings include list of organizations. organization pages can include (but not all do) contact details, description of organization, services provided, eligibility​, fees (if applicable), etc. etc.
Childhood Matters crisis hotlines child-related hotlines Childhood Matters list on website unknown not clear how complete it is list of crisis hotlines in different  categories, across entire bay area (not just oakland)
Official Oakland Community Gardens community gardens that are officially part of the community gardening project of the city of oakland City of Oakland website unknown not all community gardens have a separate page, those that do don't have much information (mostly a photo and description, not even contact info in some cases). list on website, some community gardens have their own pages.
AA all east bay AA meetings AA website unknown browsable first by day only (not by location) every meeting listed by day with location with details about what kind of meeting it is, languages, etc.
NA all alameda county NA meetings NA website unknown   browsable by city, day, and meeting type. every meeting listed with details about location, day, what kind of meeting it is, and languages.
             

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