2000 University Avenue

Preliminary Design Review Pending For 2000 University Avenue, Downtown Berkeley

An application has been submitted to the Berkeley Design Review Committee seeking the approval of a new eight-story mixed-use building at 2000 University Avenue and 2001 Milvia in Downtown Berkeley. The project proposal includes the demolition of the two existing commercial structures and the construction of a building with 82 dwelling units and commercial space. The proposed demolition was submitted to Landmarks Preservation Commission for review on March 4, 2021, for which no action was taken.

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Lake Merritt BART Development aerial via, rendering via PYATOK

Preliminary Plans Revealed for Lake Merritt BART Development, Downtown Oakland

The City of Oakland’s Design Review Commission is scheduled today to review plans for a substantial twin-block development surrounding the Lake Merritt BART Station in Downtown Oakland. The two blocks at 51 9th Street and 107 8th Street will create half a million square feet of new office space, retail, community amenities and contribute hundreds of new apartments to the Oakland housing market. Strada Investment Group and the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation are jointly responsible for the development.

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913-923 MLK Jr

Design Review For Multi-Family Residence At 913-923 MLK Jr Way, Downtown Oakland

An application has been submitted to Oakland Planning Commission seeking the approval of a four-story, multi-family residential building with 23 units at 913-923 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Downtown Oakland. The proposal requires the review of the overall composition of the building, including the materials, articulations, fenestration, and massing. YHLA Architects is managing the design concept and construction.

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