West Oakland BART TOD: 240 affordable units phase 1 construction imminent
Key Questions
What is the West Oakland BART TOD project?
The project is phase 1 of a development at Mandela Station in West Oakland, featuring 240 affordable housing units built atop an existing parking lot. It aligns with Oakland's infill momentum, leveraging SB79 transit-oriented development bonuses and synergies with Mosswood projects.
How many parking spaces will be removed and when does construction start?
The project will remove 400 parking spaces at the West Oakland BART station. Construction is set to begin in May or July, leading to the loss of these spots.
What is the community response to the parking loss?
The community largely cheers the affordable housing addition despite the commuter disruption from losing parking spaces. Phase 2 funding and potential backlash are being tracked.
240 affordable units phase 1 at Mandela Station atop parking lot, removing 400 spots starting May/July; community cheers despite commuter disruption. Bolsters Oakland infill momentum with SB79 transit bonuses, Mosswood synergies. Track phase 2 funding/backlash.