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The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer club wants to set up temporary seating for up to 8,000 fans at their Harbor Bay headquarters for 24 matches a year. While local business groups love the idea for the economic boost, nearby homeowners are worried about massive traffic jams, parking overflow, and loud game-day noise.
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The project is privately funded by the Oakland Roots organization without city subsidies, while generating economic activity for local hospitality businesses.
Local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and soccer fans looking for accessible family entertainment in the East Bay.
Nearby residents on Bay Farm Island who may experience increased traffic, parking spillover, and crowd noise.
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