New renderings have been revealed with the development permit for Villa Fruitvale, a proposed six-story apartment complex for 3751 International Boulevard in Fruitvale, Oakland. The development will create 183 new apartments designated affordable for low and very low-income households for youth and workforce families. Oakbrook Partners is responsible for the application.
KTGY is the project architect, PGAdesign is the landscape architect, and Ackland International Inc is the civil engineer. Including Oakbrook, all four firms involved are based in Oakland. The team is aiming to receive LEED Gold certification.
Villa Fruitvale at 3751 International Boulevard facade running along 38th Avenue, rendering by KTGY
Design inspiration for the decorative panels at Villa Fruitvale at 3751 International Boulevard, rendering by KTGY
The facade will be three distinct colors plastered with stucco accented with decorative panels. Villa Fruitvale. These panels were derived from KTGY’s research in the area’s cultural scene, inspired by the arts. The following is taken from the project’s statement about the design inspiration:
The proposed design is inspired by the context of vibrant murals, mosaics, and pottery found in the Fruitvale neighborhood and Latin American Culture. The proposed building concept is based on a simple form that is carved to reveal bold accents. These moments of decorative panel contrast with the raw, earth tone color of the main building facade.
Villa Fruitvale at 3751 International Boulevard martial arts entrance, rendering by KTGY
The 71-foot tall structure will rise from 0.88 acres to yield 153,630 square feet with 113,030 square feet for residential use, 7,200 square feet of residential amenities, 2,280 square feet for a martial arts studio, and 2,100 square feet for the retail condo. Unit sizes will vary, with 98 studios, 45 one-bedrooms, 15 two-bedrooms, and 25 three-bedrooms.
Two levels of affordable housing are included in Oakbrook’s plans, with 91 of the units will be for households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income and 92 for residents earning between 51-80% of the Area Median Income.
Villa Fruitvale at 3751 International Boulevard facade elevations, illustrations by KTGY
Oakbrook was founded in 2014 with a mission to provide affordable housing to address the region’s housing crisis. According to the developer, the project is also being designed for two distinct groups. Half of the units, studios, and one-bedroom units will be designed “to accommodate single Youth and Youth who are custodial parents.” The other half of units, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, will be for workforce families of all sizes.
3751 International Boulevard, aerial view from Google Satellite
Parking will be included for 72 vehicles and 143 bicycles in the 23,200 square foot ground-level garage. The property is bound by International Boulevard, 37th Avenue, and 38th Avenue. International Boulevard is a major transit artery for the city, with AC Transit running a relatively-new Bus Rapid Transit stop at 39th Avenue. Regional transit is also east, with the Fruitvale BART Station just eight minutes away on foot.
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Good location for more housing with good public transportation options available, why waste money and space for unnecessary car parking?
Can this deal be done without public subsidy?
I am a nearby homeowner. Looks great, I am in support.
I can tell you that home owners on 37th and 38th Ave are not pleased. I’m sure you can see why if you look hard enough and have an ounce of empathy. Why not build market rate units here? We need those too. Why put all low income housing in a lower income neighborhood? Parking and traffic is going to be a total nightmare and the homes across the way from this behemoth will live perpetually in its shadow. Bye bye sun! I really feel for long time residents in Fruitvale and the shift all of this high density, low income housing may bring. Is there a long term plan for management of this place so in years to come it doesn’t become a dilapidated, crime infested, eye sore? Is this just some money making scheme masquerading as a “do good” project? Whose pockets are being lined? I hope this has not been officially approved. Crime has gone up in the neighborhood since the development that has gone in at BART and they’re building another huge building there.