The Oakland Neighborhood Project

A photo project that gives people in Oakland's 146 neighborhoods a chance to tell the world about where they live

For most of my life, Oakland has been home. A city rich in people, art, culture, food, politics, commitment, and passion, Oakland faces more than its fair share of urban problems. While some of that is beginning to change for some of Oakland’s residents, not enough and not for everybody. It was with this in mind that back in 2013, I began a photo project that is my contribution to changing Oakland’s image both internally and externally and trying to create and strengthen community. The Oakland Neighborhood Project is designed to let the people in Oakland’s neighborhoods tell their stories in their own words. I identify and photograph one person, family, or group in each of Oakland’s neighborhoods, with them holding a sign with their message to the rest of the world written on it. I am actively recruiting participants for this project. If you are interested, let me know. But don’t wait, there are only so many neighborhoods to go around.

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San Francisco Chronicle story features The Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | August 22, 2016 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

If you haven't seen this yet, the San Francisco Chronicle ran a nice article about The Oakland Neighborhood Project last week. While the reporter may have aged me a few years, it was, nonetheless, an excellent profile of what this project is all about.

East Bay Times reporter focuses on The Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | July 28, 2016 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

I am always amazed at how everybody brings a different perspective to The Oakland Neighborhood Project. East Bay Times reporter Mark Hedin's article sees in the photos of the project a reflection of a city in transition. Check out his article.

San Jose Mercury News Covers The Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | December 18, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

Another article focusing on The Oakland Neighborhood Project. The reporter, Annalee Allen, focuses as well on the historic Tapscott building where the posters are currently being displayed and looks at the connection of it's namesake with the development of many of Oakland's neighborhoods.

East Bay Times Features The Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | September 18, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

Bay Area News Group (BANG) columnist Tammerlin Drummond focused on The Oakland Neighborhood Project in her column recently. The article ran in the Oakland Tribune as well as a number of other Bay Area papers that are part of BANG.

The Oakland Neighborhood Project is up at 19th & Broadway in Uptown Oakland

by stephen texeira | September 3, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 2 Comments

Thanks to the generous support of 75 friends, family, supporters, participants and even a few total strangers, there are currently 12 large posters in the ground floor windows of the building on the northeast corner of 19th Street and Broadway in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. If you are local and you haven't checked it out yet, get out there now! I'll be replacing three or four images each month, so go before the new ones are put up.

Support the Oakland Neighborhood Project on Kickstarter

by stephen texeira | July 6, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

The Oakland Neighborhood Project has an opportunity to be prominently displayed on the ground-floor windows of a building at the corner of 19th Street and Broadway in Oakland. But I need your help to do it. I am running a Kickstarter Campaign that continues through July 15. Please take a moment to check it out and participate in some way. And don't forget to please share this with your friends! Thanks!

Oakland Magazine Features Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | May 25, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

I am so thrilled by the feature article in the May 2015 issue of Oakland Magazine. Written by the extraordinary Carolyn Jones, the article goes into great detail about the project, the motivation behind it and some of the people that are part of it. Specifically, she talks about Stan Dodson, who represents the Dimond neighborhood, and his documentary film project about Oakland's hiking trails. Take some time now to read the article and then come back here and tell me what you thought of it. And if you really love it, definitely comment on the Oakland Magazine site as well.

OaklandLocal.com Features Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | March 12, 2015 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

I am thrilled to let you know that Oakland Local is now featuring images and stories from the Oakland Neighborhood Project. Oakland Local is an independent media site committed to covering Oakland’s neighborhoods, people, news, arts, culture and innovation. New postings are put up every Thursday. Definitely check it out.

Wear Your Voice Features Oakland Neighborhood Project

by stephen texeira | June 3, 2014 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

Have you seen Wear Your Voice Magazine yet? It's online and you should check it out. It's an awesome online magazine exploring Oakland's neo urban revival.Not only is it an awesome new perspective on Oakland fashion, film and food, but also it's the most recent place to feature the Oakland Neighborhood Project. Check out there coverage here.

Oakland Neighborhood Project in the SF Chronicle

by stephen texeira | April 29, 2014 | Oakland Neighborhood Project | 0 Comments

If you missed it online or your front porch, here's a link to Chip Johnson's column in the San Francisco Chronicle from April 11, 2014 talking about the Oakland Neighborhood Project. Chip is a longtime resident of Oakland, and you can see his passion for this city in his writing.