Over 500 Units Of Senior Housing Proposed In Oakland
Oakland may soon get a large senior housing complex. Riverside Charitable Corp. wants to build 529 units of senior housing at 10550 International Blvd. The nonprofit affordable housing developer will devote 30% of the units to low-income seniors. The project would include 411 one-bedroom units and 118 two-bedroom units, according to city documents. Amenities will include a clubhouse, a fitness center and various courtyards.
The plan includes demolishing existing auto sales and repair shops on the land and constructing a five-story, 350K SF building over ground-floor parking. Existing commercial businesses, including Dollar Green, Rockforth Pharmacy and Borderline Automotive Service Center along International Boulevard would be remodeled and integrated within the proposed architecture.