About Us

Koreatown Northgate includes an important Korean-American commercial center, a creative arts community that participates in the monthly First Friday Art Murmur event, Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center and other healthcare services, new residential projects including the Telegraph (old Sears) Lofts and a growing variety of multi-ethnic restaurants, shops and services that are working to revitalize the neighborhood.

The Koreatown Northgate district is situated in-between Oakland's growing Uptown Arts and Entertainment District and the thriving Temescal-Telegraph business district. It also sits adjacent to the Broadway Auto Row district and the MacArthur BART station, two areas that are planning for major new residential and mixed use projects.


Neighborhood Ambassadors

Launched in October 2010, the Community Ambassador program has become a visible presence in the neighborhood. The Ambassadors are employees of Safety1st, a local, minority-owned security firm. The program is intended to increase safety and reduce crime as the Ambassadors patrol the street, report crime and illegal activity, and establish relations with merchants, residents, and members of the community. Working with city departments, the program is geared to the sharing ideas among all constituents about how to improve the neighborhood.

    
The Koreatown Northgate district is a lively and diverse business district on Telegraph Avenue between 20th and 35th streets in Oakland, CA.
Art Murmur

The Koreatown Northgate CBD is happy to help sponsor the Art Murmur on the first Friday of each month. This uniquely Oakland event draws 10,000 people to the area. Be sure to check it out.

  


 
Koreatown Northgate's Best of the Bay Winner
Congratulations to all of the winners of the East Bay Express's Best of the Bay Awards located in the KoreaTown-Northgate neighborhood!
Editorial Winners

Best Homegrown Cultural Scene
Oakland Art Murmur

Best Specialized Record Store
House of Soul

Best Place to buy Mystery Groceries
Koreana Plaza

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant / Store
Oasis Food Market

Best Fish Fry
Louisiana Fish & Chips

Most Charming Bar Owner
Kim of Kim's Backyard

Best All-American Dessert
Phat Matt's BBQ
 
Reader Poll Winners

Best Artsy Café
Mama Buzz

Best Homegrown Cultural Scene
Oakland Art Murmur

Best Purveyor of Local Crafts
Rock Paper Scissors Collective
What's Happening With Our Merchants
Lynne-rachel Altman
UpComing Events:

Art Murmura: Galleries of the Oakland Art Murmur present a special night of art and festivities on the weekend of the San Francisco Art Fairs.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 7-10 pm
For Details: www.oaklandartmurmur.org

Grand Opening: Lucia's Health and Beauty
Ribbon cutting, champagne toast, goody bags, coupons, etc.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:30 pm ribbon cutting ceremony

Indie Awards: Come out and celebrate your favorite Oakland-based businesses and artists at the 6th annual Indie Awards. Event includes awards ceremony, live drumming performances, DIY cupcake bar, People's Bazzar marketplace and much much more.
KONO businesses that were nominated are: Bee Healthy Honey Shop; Common Wealth Cafe & Pub House; Community Rejuvenation Project; Scrivani Productions; and Kristi Holohan of Rock, Paper Scissors.
Location: Kaiser Center, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:30 - 10:30 pm
For Details: http://www.oaklandunwrapped.org/indies/
 
KONO Utility Box Art Project