Future Plans for Oakland's Brooklyn Basin Being Considered

For the first time in a while, further steps are being considered by the Oakland Planning Commission as to the future development of housing at Oakland's Brooklyn Basin neighborhood.

Recently, the article below was posted by Andrew Nelson on sfyimby.com regarding this progress.

NOTE: There has been no further information to date as to the results of the meeting, but it is certainly a much needed step for those interested in living in this bayside housing.

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.

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