Two major redevelopment projects are transforming West Oakland’s former industrial spaces – SKB’s reimagining of the American Steel complex and srmERNST’s Prescott Innovation District. Together, they’re bringing new life to over 560,000 sq ft of former industrial space.
American Steel Studios Reimagined // 440,000 sq ft campus
The iconic American Steel complex is undergoing a $140.6 million transformation, with SKB reimagining the 440,000 sq ft industrial space into a hub for innovation. The complex is already attracting industry leaders:
- Molten Industries (clean hydrogen) ⚛️
- Planted Solar (clean energy) ☀️
- Biosphere (bio-manufacturing) 🧬
- Cell Microsystems (bio-engineering) 🔬
- Limelight Steel (zero-emissions steel production) 🏗️
- Enzinc (clean energy) ⚡
- Koya (medical devices) 🏥
- Magrathea (carbon neutral metal) 🔧
- Pacific Pipe (rock climbing) 🧗♀️
- Brix Factory Brewing (craft beer) 🍺
- Proyecto Diaz Coffee (cafe) ☕
- June’s Pizza (pizzeria) 🍕
- Pulley Collective (coffee workshop) ☕
Learn more about the American Steel redevelopment project.
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Prescott Innovation District // 120,000 sq ft campus
West Oakland’s Prescott neighborhood is evolving, with srmERNST redeveloping seven properties near 18th & Peralta Streets into hubs for innovation and community. This ambitious project is reshaping the area with:
- 7 properties in West Oakland’s Prescott neighborhood 🏢
- 120,000+ sq ft of formerly industrial space 📐
- Food tech, lab R&D & robotics focus 🤖
- Landed food tech startup Voyage Foods, with more innovators on the way 🧬
- New food hall & weekly farmer’s market 🌽
Learn more about this project at srmERNST Development Partners.
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