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Permits Filed For New Residences At 436 Oakland Avenue, Oakland

Permits have been filed seeking the review of a residential project at 436 Oakland Avenue in Oakland Avenue-Harrison Street, Oakland. The project proposal includes the development of a new four-story residential building on a vacant lot. Energami Holdings LLC is the property owner. Stanley Saitowitz Natomas Architects Inc is responsible for the design concepts and construction.

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BART Train, image courtesy BART.gov

Public Transit September Promotions Offered Across Bay Area

Several public transit agencies in the Bay Area have announced promotions for September, offering reduced or free fares. The adjusted prices are being provided by BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, VTA, and County Connection. Discounts vary from 50% reductions to free fares to promote the systems, thank existing commuters, and court new riders into the wonderful world of buses and trains.

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Museum of Jazz and Art at 1310 Oak Street, rendering by Allen Architectural Engineer

Pre-Application Filed for Museum of Jazz and Art at 1310 Oak Street, Downtown Oakland

Pre-application documents for a several-times proposed Museum of Jazz and Art have been accepted for review by the Oakland Planning Commission. The museum hopes to build on city-owned land at 1310 Oak Street, across from Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. David Allen, the founder, CEO, and Board Chairman of the Museum of Jazz and Art and lead at Allen Architectural Engineer, is responsible for the crystalline design.

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