The Oakland Planning Commission is scheduled to review two options for developing Parcel H in the Brooklyn Basin mega-development in Oakland. The developer is seeking approval for both options, which could see the construction of a seven-story mid-rise complex or a 23-story tower. Signature Development Group is responsible for the application.
Brooklyn Basin site map with Parcel H highlighted in yellow, illustration by TCA
Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 1, rendering by TCA
For both options, Parcel H is split into two phases, the first of which will include a five-story apartment complex. Phase two sees two distinct options, with either a seven-story iteration for a full build-out of 220 condominiums or a 23-story iteration that could increase the overall capacity of Parcel H to 343 condominiums.
Phase One will constuct an 83-unit apartment complex, with 15 one-bedrooms and 68 two-bedrooms. The 58-foot tall structure will yield around 155,580 square feet, with 27,275 square feet of parking for 83 cars within the ground-level garage.
Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 2 mid-rise option, rendering by TCA
The mid-rise development will add another 137 units to the site across 222,270 square feet, including 127,000 square feet for housing and 43,700 square feet for the 128-car ground-level garage. Unit types will vary, with 65 one-bedrooms and 72 two-bedrooms.
The 23-story high-rise will create 260 apartments. The 235-foot-tall structure will yield a combined 446,700 square feet, including 263,100 square feet of housing, 105,800 square feet for parking, and 3,550 square feet of ground-level retail. Parking will be included for 249 cars. Of the 260 dwellings, there would be 161 one-bedrooms and 99 two-bedrooms.
Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 2 high-rise, rendering by TCA
TCA is the project architect. The exteriors will be clad with a mix of brick veneer, composite wood, metal, plaster, and high-pressure laminate panels.
The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th, starting at 3 PM. It will be held in person inside Oakland City Hall. For more information about the event, visit the meeting agenda on the city website here.
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Why would the developer/city decide on building less condominiums in such a prized location? Build the tower!
Even Berkeley knows this lol
If no other city in the Bay Area wants to densify, it should be state mandate that the only three true cities in the Bay Area must build more than the others.
SF, Oak, and SJ do not need more mid rise blocks, they need to start building up.
Agreed.
That only makes sense if all of the other cities are mostly barred from adding jobs/office space. Cities like Cupertino that allow for an office that can house 20k employees should be forced to build the housing to accommodate the population.
Buiilding a high rise over post industrial mudflats is expensive. The developer might not be confident they can secure financing for a 23 story tower with today’s market conditions.
I’m struggling to understand your perspective on the big 3 building all the region’s new housing, all towers. There are myraid opportunities for lowrise and midrise projects on vacant and underutilized blocks all over the Bay. The baseline should be removing roadblocks to building any type of new housing, not mandating only very high rise towers in certain cities.
Awesome to finally see some housing! Let’s get bigger and more going!
Is there information on how many units, if any, will be affordable or low-income housing?
I’m not super familiar with Oakland’s view on residential development. Is it less NIMBY than say, SF or Berkeley?
If not, this probably won’t pass.
Each city has their own unique share of NIMBY aligned consituencies and material conditions. In this case, Brooklyn Basin is prime for development without opposition, if the developer can afford it.
Taller buildings are needed. This looks like a good project. If banks can’t provide financing, the state should at a reasonable rate.
This Oakland site is rare, urban waterfront frontage unmatched in the Bay Area. Its a shame that the current development pattern is mundane, pedestrian architecture. This premier location deserves world-class design unlike the drab mid-rises this developer favors. Too bad for Oakland – another lost opportunity to distinguish itself.
Super cool project in either size. I’m excited to see the full vision for Brooklyn Basin come together and breath some life into our unappreciated waterfront.