West Oakland Development
| Type: | 3, and 4 bedroom |
| Number of Families: | 12 |
| Location: | Corner of 10th and Union St |
| Groundbreaking: | September 2003 |
| Dedication: | November 2005 |
| Land Provided By: | City of Oakland |
| Sponsors and Partners: |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Oakland, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Bridge Housing and Bridge Oakland Mutual Housing, the Corporation for National and Community Service. Click here for more of our current sponsors. |
| Architect: |
Dahlin Group: Architects-Planners 2671 Grow Canyon Road San Ramon, Ca. 94583 925-837-8286 |
| Timeline: | Completion scheduled fall of 2005. |
| Status: | Phase three homes foundations poured, framing in progress. |
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Project Description:
The Palm Court site is part of the Acorn Housing Complex, and previously contained apartment buildings developed in the late 1960s. In response to community input in the 1990s, the approximately 1.5 acre site was set aside for the development of 12 single-family homes when the entire project was re-designed and re-built. (8) three-bedroom homes and (4) four- bedroom homes will be built, similar to the Victorian homes in the neighborhood. Two of the homes will be accessible to people with disabilities. The homes will be built using sustainable methods and are designed for energy efficiency. In addition, they will be wired for separate telephone and internet access. Residents will also be able to access the Acorn computer learning and technology center. These agreements will also allow residents to avail themselves of all of the facilities (pool, community rooms and kitchens, etc.) that are used by the Acorn rental property in addition to the programs and social services offered through the Acorn community center. A new Cul-de-sac will be constructed with new utilities to access some of the units.
