Resources for Community Development has opened a six-story and 87-unit project located at 2001 Ashby Avenue in South Berkeley. The project, named after Councilwoman Maudelle Miller Shirek, was first brought in 2021, with ground-breaking occurring in 2022. Delays caused the building to overshoot its projected opening date in 2024, but the project has now made it to completion, and is moving in tenants.
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.
Alameda County has started accepting applications for affordable rental units in the Maudelle Miller Shirek Community Building in South Berkeley. The six-story project is offering 86 units across from the Ashby BART Station and near Berkeley Bowl. Prospective residents will have until February 12th to apply for the lottery drawing.
Construction is starting to go vertical for the five-story affordable housing project at 1666 7th Street in West Oakland, Alameda County. The development, dubbed 7th and Campbell, is now one level closer to having 79 apartments with community space above a new restaurant and grocery store. Oakland & the World Enterprises is the project sponsor, led by the former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown.
Construction is underway for a mixed-use project proposed at 1666 7th Street in West Oakland, Oakland. The project proposal includes the development of a five-story building offering affordable housing and retail space. Oakland & the World Enterprises is the project sponsor, led by OAW’s CEO and former Black Panther Party chairwoman, Elaine Brown. MWA Architects is responsible for the design.
