The massive transformation of West Oakland BART is getting real. Zoning permits just dropped for 241 affordable homes, plus 12,850 sq ft of ground-floor retail right at the station. This is part of the bigger Mandela Station project that’s planning to bring 762 units of housing, 300,000 square feet of office space, retail, and a public park next to the BART Station. With substantial funding locked and zoning permits filed for this part of the project, we’re one step closer. Waiting for the official updated construction timeline.

This is huge for the neighborhood. Those empty lots around BART are an eyesore, killing the vibe on 7th Street and making a terrible first impression on visitors. Once construction kicks off here, it’s going to transform the whole 7th Street corridor. Imagine stepping off BART onto a street with shops, housing, and actual foot traffic instead of vacant lots. Game changer. [SF Yimby]

📍West Oakland BART, 1451 7th Street, Oakland