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Preliminary Plans Revealed For Lake Merritt BART Development, Downtown Oakland
BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON APRIL 14, 2021

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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Building A at 51 9th Street is a 360-unit residential tower with 36 units set to be moderate-income households. The ground level will open up a 4,500 square foot retail area and parking for 105 vehicles. The structure will stand 275 feet above street level.

Building B will create 97 affordable apartments within an 83-foot envelope, 2,030 square feet for a custom manufacturing commercial kitchen, and 960 square feet for a limited-service cafe or restaurant.

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Building C at 107 8th Street will rise 275 feet to create 500,000 square feet of office space on top of 11,000 square feet of retail. Parking for 254 vehicles will serve the building employees and staff. The 83-foot tall Building D, a final 100 affordable family-oriented residences are expected beside a 6,200 square foot daycare center and tenant parking for 49 vehicles.

https://sfyimby.com/2021/04/preliminary-...t-bart-development-downtown-oakland.html