Oakland

1523 Harrison Street seen from 15th Street, rendering by oWow

Final Plans Approved for the 1523 Harrison Street Mass-Timber Building by oWOW

After several rounds of proposals, the project at 1523 Harrison Street has settled on a final plan for its size and design. In 2022, project developer Owow originally proposed the Downtown Oakland site as a partner project to the nearby tower at 1510 Webster Street, but the developer has since vacillated on the exact size and scale of the building. However, final plans submitted in October of this year have now been approved by the City of Oakland, clearing the way for the development to move forward.

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430 Broadway Building A seen from under the I-880 freeway, rendering by YA Studio

Zoning Worksheet Filed for Interim Projects at 430 Broadway in Oakland

Plans for a major affordable housing development in Oakland have gradually progressed since early 2022. However, the current site of 430 Broadway in Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood has remained unused during the planning and preparation of the project. A new zoning worksheet filed with the City of Oakland would allow the demolition of some existing structures and the placement of interim site improvements.

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