Earlier this month, the City of Oakland announced its award of more than $35 million from state climate action programs to be invested in the development of new affordable housing and transportation infrastructure. The funds are focused on a new project being developed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation at 285 12th Street in Oakland’s city center.
After several rounds of proposals, the project at 1523 Harrison Street has settled on a final plan for its size and design. In 2022, project developer Owow originally proposed the Downtown Oakland site as a partner project to the nearby tower at 1510 Webster Street, but the developer has since vacillated on the exact size and scale of the building. However, final plans submitted in October of this year have now been approved by the City of Oakland, clearing the way for the development to move forward.
Building permits have been issued for a four-story apartment complex at 6501 Shattuck Avenue in the Bushrod neighborhood of Oakland, Alameda County. The project is looking to bring eighteen units of housing to a now-vacant lot, just eight minutes away from the Ashby BART Station on foot.
Grading permits have been issued for the eight-story affordable senior housing complex at 2125 Telegraph Avenue in Uptown Oakland, Alameda County. The project is looking to add 97 units near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Grand Avenue. Mercy Housing is the project developer.
Plans for a major affordable housing development in Oakland have gradually progressed since early 2022. However, the current site of 430 Broadway in Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood has remained unused during the planning and preparation of the project. A new zoning worksheet filed with the City of Oakland would allow the demolition of some existing structures and the placement of interim site improvements.
