OAKLAND
​California
AWARDS
Northern California APWA 2013 Sustainability Award
The Oakland Adopt a Spot Program received the 2013 Sustainability Practices Award from the Northern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Top 10 Greenest Real Estate Markets
Oakland named 10th greenest real estate market in America
Government Green Fleet Award
In November 2013, Oakland was ranked #35 on North America's Government Green Fleet List.
Inagural City of 100 Resilient Cities Network
In December 2013, the City of Oakland was selected to be one of 100 cities chosen by the Rockefeller Foundation to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network.
50 Best Cities
Oakland was ranked #31 of the America's 50 Best Cities in 2012 according to BloombergBusinessweek.
Top 20 Urban Destinations for Nature Lovers Oakland was named the 4th best metro area.
Top 10 Most Active City
Oakland was named the 3rd Most Active City in America by Men's Health Magazine in June 2011.
Top 5 Greenest City in America
In June 2012, Oakland was ranked #5 of the top 30 Greenest Cities in America by Corporate Knights Magazine.
7th Highest Bicycling Rate in the Nation
As of November 2012 Oakland had the 7th highest bicycling rate in the U.S.
Top 10 Most Liked US City
In November 2013, Oakland was ranked as one of the 10 most liked cities in the U.S. by Money Journal.