A new affordable housing project will soon be welcomed at 2001 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley. The project proposal includes the demolition of a single-story commercial structure with partial basement to make way for a six-story apartment building.
RCD Housing is the project developer. MWA Architects is responsible for the design concepts.
Maudelle at 2001 Ashby Street side-view, rendering courtesy RCD Housing
The project will bring 87 new units in to the six-story apartment building. The building will include a manager’s unit and 86 affordable rental units priced for residents earning between 20-80% of the area’s median income. Twelve units will be reserved for formerly unhoused residents. The complex is named Maudelle Miller Shirek Community Building in honor of the late activist, vice-mayor, and eight-term member of the city council.
The building will yield a total built-up area of 103,420 square feet. Onsite amenities include open space, commercial retail, parking, and a landscaped courtyard.
Maudelle at 2001 Ashby Street full view from across Asbhy, rendering courtesy RCD Housing
The project secured $1.5 million in funding for pre-development. The financing comes from the City Council’s 2019 Measure O bond, which reserved $15.432 million to develop the Maudelle Miller Shirek Community building.
The apartment building will sit close to the Ashby BART Station. The construction job is expected to cost $14 million and last 20 months from demolition to completion, though the whole development will cost more.
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