A new affordable housing project was inaugurated this week at 1666 7th Street in West Oakland, Alameda County. The project proposal included the construction of a new five-story affordable housing complex offering residential units and commercial space.
Oakland & the World Enterprises is the project sponsor, led by the former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown. MWA Architects is responsible for the design.
1666 7th Street pedestrian view, rendering by MWA Architects
1666 7th Street evening view, rendering by MWA Architects
Named 7th and Campbell, the five-story complex brings 79 apartments with community space above a new restaurant and grocery store. The building will rise to a height of 58 feet and yield a total built-up area spanning 76,290 square feet. The building will have 48,420 square feet for residential use, 9,000 square feet of common open space, and 16,750 square feet of commercial area with plans to host a grocery store, restaurant, and incubator business space. Unit sizes will vary, with 23 studios, 24 one-bedrooms, and 32 two-bedrooms. All units will be designated as affordable for households earning at or less than 30% of the Area Median Income. BOSS will provide on-site support services for residents.
1666 7th Street by BART tracks, rendering by MWA Architects
Parking will be included for 10-18 vehicles with stackers and 90 bicycles. West Oakland Farms is slated to move into the second level of the complex, selling produce inside the proposed ground-floor grocery store and restaurant.
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