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The Oakland Planning Commission is scheduled to review two options for developing Parcel H in the Brooklyn Basin mega-development in Oakland. The developer is seeking approval for both options, which could see the construction of a seven-story mid-rise complex or a 23-story tower. Signature Development Group is responsible for the application.

Brooklyn Basin site map with Parcel H highlighted in yellow, illustration by TCA

Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 1, rendering by TCA

For both options, Parcel H is split into two phases, the first of which will include a five-story apartment complex. Phase two sees two distinct options, with either a seven-story iteration for a full build-out of 220 condominiums or a 23-story iteration that could increase the overall capacity of Parcel H to 343 condominiums.

Phase One will construct an 83-unit apartment complex, with 15 one-bedrooms and 68 two-bedrooms. The 58-foot tall structure will yield around 155,580 square feet, with 27,275 square feet of parking for 83 cars within the ground-level garage.

Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 2 mid-rise option, rendering by TCA

The mid-rise development will add another 137 units to the site across 222,270 square feet, including 127,000 square feet for housing and 43,700 square feet for the 128-car ground-level garage. Unit types will vary, with 65 one-bedrooms and 72 two-bedrooms.

The 23-story high-rise will create 260 apartments. The 235-foot-tall structure will yield a combined 446,700 square feet, including 263,100 square feet of housing, 105,800 square feet for parking, and 3,550 square feet of ground-level retail. Parking will be included for 249 cars. Of the 260 dwellings, there would be 161 one-bedrooms and 99 two-bedrooms.

Brooklyn Basin Parcel H Phase 2 high-rise, rendering by TCA

TCA is the project architect. The exteriors will be clad with a mix of brick veneer, composite wood, metal, plaster, and high-pressure laminate panels.

The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th, starting at 3 PM. It will be held in person inside Oakland City Hall. For more information about the event, visit the meeting agenda on the city website here.

NOTE: We will continue to follow the developments of the project as they develop, and report them as they occur.