State funding has been secured to push forward the Oak Hill Workforce Housing project in the unincorporated San Quentin community in Marin County. State Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire announced that the new state budget will allocate $7.5 million towards the 135-unit project, allowing the project to progress. Education Housing Partners is the project developer.
Marin County Executive Derek Johnson explained the significance of the new funds, saying, “This critical state support means we can close the financing gap on the 135 units of school workforce housing and we can bring this transformative and innovative development project forward.”
Oak Hill Apartments view from the San Francisco Bay, rendering by SVA Architects
Oak Hill Apartments vehicular entrance, rendering by SVA Architects
Oak Hill Apartments pedestrian view, rendering by SVA Architects
The state funding will push forward one of two complexes expected to reshape the 8.5-acre property along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Oak Hill Workforce Housing is expected to create 135 units geared to be affordable for educators, school support staff, public employees, and families earning between 50% to 120% of the area’s median income.
The masterplan co-developer, Eden Housing, has proposed plans for a 115-unit apartment complex looking to provide apartments for extremely low-income and low-income households. Full build-out would result in 250 rental units ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. SVA Architects is responsible for the design, collaborating with the landscape architecture firm, RHAA.
Oak Hill Apartments courtyard, rendering by SVA Architects
Oak Hill Apartments site, outlined image from the project plans
The following statement was shared by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire:
I made a promise early on to get Oak Hill across the finish line and with this state investment, we’re doing just that. This new beautiful neighborhood will be a huge shot in the arm for Marin, and it is one of the largest workforce housing developments in decades, one that will finally start to make a dent in one of Marin’s most stubborn challenges… We’ll now be able to welcome hundreds of teachers, school employees, and essential workers home to Oak Hill in 2027.
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The property of San Quentin is actually quite beautiful. The prison should be moved elsewhere and the site should be turned into something enjoyable by ALL bay area residents, not just criminals.
(who I’m sure are having a blast)