ArchiWise tracks 8 stories about real estate, zoning, permitting, and policy in Alameda County, California. We surface the local decisions (rezonings, council debates, infrastructure investment, hazard mapping updates) that change how property gets built and bought. Updated as new coverage publishes.
The formal application for the dual-tower development at 5727 College Avenue in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood has been submitted, proposing shorter senior housing towers and expanded ground-floor retail. This revised plan, incorporating community feedback, leverages state density bonus laws for streamlined approval.
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The proposed eight-story development at 2955 Shattuck Avenue includes 74 apartments and ground-floor retail, with plans leveraging state density bonus laws and streamlining legislation. The Berkeley Design Review Committee will evaluate the project's design and community impact.
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The Valiant, a new 88-foot-tall student housing development, has officially opened at 2538 Durant Avenue in Berkeley's Southside. This project adds 265 beds across 83 units, including five affordable dwellings, directly across from the UC Berkeley campus ahead of the fall semester.
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A six-story apartment complex proposed for 2712 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley has filed updated permits, increasing its unit count for the fourth time. The developer is leveraging California's State Density Bonus law to achieve higher density without adding building height.
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Developers BH Properties and Tidewater Capital have submitted a formal zoning application to transform the former Holy Names University campus in Oakland into a residential community. The plan outlines the creation of 165 single-family homes, marking a significant pivot from the site's previous educational use.
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The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board is set to consider plans for a seven-story, 45-unit apartment complex at 2298 Durant Avenue. This proposed development, near the UC Berkeley campus, includes two affordable units and utilizes the State Density Bonus law.
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Construction is advancing on a four-story mixed-use development at 6501 Shattuck Avenue in North Oakland's Bushrod neighborhood, which will introduce 18 new apartments and ground-floor retail space. The project by Magganas Properties is expected to be completed within 12 months.
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A building worksheet has been submitted for a significant affordable housing development at 430 Broadway in Oakland. This five-story project will introduce 66 affordable units and a manager's unit to the Jack London Square area.
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