The Oak Knoll Site at 8750 Mountain Road in East Oakland has recently announced a new strategy for development. The planned project to replace the former Oak Knoll Naval Hospital has been ongoing for nearly 30 years, leaving a large area of developable long since land vacant. However, the new strategy indicated that expedited work on infrastructure could begin within the next months.
The long-term site plan would bring 918 new homes to the hillside area, creating an entire new neighborhood with additional shops, restaurants, and open spaces. Boston-based real estate firm Freehold Communities has brought new clarity to the project’s timeline. The firm’s strategy is to break the development apart into phases and to create conditions for the property builders for each lot to pull permits immediately after closing its sale.
Oak Knoll Village Center Concept Rendering, image via Hart Howerton
Building layouts and designs could vary significantly throughout the property. Current plans show a mix of townhomes and single-family houses. Additional commercial buildings will occupy the village center area. Building heights across the neighborhood could range from single-story to three or more, depending on unit type and plans.
Oak Knoll Neighborhood Concept Rendering, image via Hart Howerton
Oak Knoll Village Center Street View Concept Rendering, image via Hart Howerton
The first phase of building construction is tentatively estimated for the end of this year, with plans to start on 290 of the more than 900 homes planned. However, the beginning of this construction is dependent on new interior streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
The project’s proximity to the 580 Freeway, near the interchange with Keller Avenue, gives it an excellent position for vehicle transportation, but the infrastructure of the new neighborhood must be integrated with the existing roads to take advantage of this access.
Oak Knoll Entrance Current Condition, image via Google Street View
Oak Knoll Site Location, image via ArcGIS Online
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