ArchiWise tracks 5 stories about real estate, zoning, permitting, and policy in Oakland, 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.
Oakland has issued building permits for a six-story, 240-unit affordable housing development at Mandela Station. Construction on the transit-adjacent parcel is scheduled to begin in mid-September.
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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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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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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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