Hella Town: Oakland's History of Development and Disruption

Hella Town reveals the profound impact of transportation improvements, systemic racism, and regional competition on Oakland’s built environment.

Often overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger and more glamorous twin, Oakland has a fascinating history of its own. From serving as a major transportation hub to forging a dynamic manufacturing sector, by the mid—twentieth century Oakland had become the urban center of the East Bay. Hella Town focuses on how political deals, economic schemes, a...