The Port of Oakland has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a developer for its 200,000 square meter Howard Property, located along the Oakland waterfront. Previously a marine terminal until 2013, the site is now available for a diverse range of potential uses. It is strategically positioned between industrial operations to the west and Jack London Square, Oakland's premier waterfront entertainment district, to the east. The Californian port is receptive to various proposals, including maritime, light industrial, commercial, recreational, or water-oriented projects. This RFQ follows a phase of exploring different concepts for the property, notably a 2019 Exclusive Negotiation Term Sheet with the Oakland A's for a mixed-use ballpark development, which expired in May 2023. Currently, the Howard Property is mainly utilized for short-term leases, such as container parking and other maritime services. 'The Port has a major opportunity to create a transformational development project that can provide critical economic benefits to Oakland and the region. We’re looking for development partners who will help realize the Port’s commitment to creating good-paying, local jobs for the region while fully activating the Howard Property,' stated Jonathan Veach, Port of Oakland's Chief Real Estate Officer.