Julia Morgan-designed YWCA Building across from 1510 Webster Street, image by author

Julia Morgan-designed YWCA Building Sells For $22.5 Million, Downtown Oakland

The Julia Morgan-designed YWCA Building at 1515 Webster Street in Downtown Oakland recently changed ownership for $22.5 million. The 109-year-old Renaissance revival building is now owned by a current tenant and public charter school, with plans to bring teach housing to the top two floors. Oakland-based Highbridge Equity Partners had previously owned the property.

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Arbor at 255 West Julian Street, rendering by Westbank and Studio Gang

Pivot From Offices to Housing for 255 West Julian Street, Downtown San Jose

Westbank has submitted updated plans to pivot from offices to housing to replace the Charles Davidson Building at 255 West Julian Street in Downtown San Jose, Santa Clara County. The project was one of several high-profile projects within the Westbank masterplan developed in collaboration with Urban Community. This shift marks the fourth iteration for the vacant freeway-side parcel and the second time Urban Community proposed housing.

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