A new permanent supportive housing project has been proposed for development at 4801 Coliseum Way in Oakland. The project proposal includes the conversion of an existing motel to a supportive housing community with onsite services.
Danco Communities is the project applicant. Coliseum Motel LLC is the property owner.
The project site is a parcel spanning an area of 0.83 acres. Named Inn at Coliseum, the community will bring 37 supportive housing units and an office building on the site. The project will include 36 affordable permanent supportive housing units and one manager’s unit. A community lounge spanning approximately 1,000 square feet will be utilized for property management and resident services. Other property amenities include outdoor activities area for residents as well as a designated outdoor smoking area. Kitchenettes will be installed in all units with a stovetop, sink and refrigerator for food storage and prep. There will be an additional structure, spanning an area if 906 square feet, added at the far end of the parking lot that will serve as a space for 4 resident services offices for the services providers on site. .
The funding for the project is via Homekey and OHA operation funds. The project application has been submitted for review. The estimated construction timeline has not been announced yet.
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This was announced by City of Oakland 5/19/22. According to Shola Olatoye units were to be available within the year 2022. Please give an update on why that didn’t happen