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Reimagining Senior Living at 77th & Bancroft a Community Hub for All

“This project represents a unique opportunity to create a sustainable, affordable housing community that not only meets the needs of our seniors but also revitalizes the heart of East Oakland,” said Carolyn Johnson, Black Cultural Zone’s Chief Executive Officer. “We envision a place where seniors can live with dignity, participate in cultural activities, and contribute to the fabric of our community.”

Published

2 years ago

October 5, 2024

Oakland Post

77th and Bancroft architects Art Clark and Patricia Wells discuss project plans with seniors at the East Oakland Senior Center.

Public Invited to Community Meeting on Oct. 7 at Praise Fellowship Christian Church

By Tasion Kwamilele

Once known as the city’s most challenging housing complex, 77th & Bancroft is undergoing a remarkable transformation! It’s poised to become a vibrant senior living community, complete with essential amenities and welcoming commercial spaces.

Community partners developing a home for seniors in the heart of East Oakland are holding an informational workshop seeking feedback on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Praise Fellowship Christian Church at 7711 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.

Led by the Black Cultural Zone and Eden Housing, in partnership with the California Affordable Housing Initiative (CAHI) and the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA), this initiative directly responds to community concerns about blight and the desire for a thriving East Oakland.

“We are pleased and honored to share the exciting benefits of the 77th and Bancroft Senior Housing project with the East Oakland community, a spokesperson from Eden Housing shared. “This joint development with our partners at the Black Cultural Zone will provide 90 affordable units, offering seniors not only a place to call home but also access to vibrant community spaces, including 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor activity areas. By creating affordable, secure housing, we are helping ensure that our senior residents can age with dignity and remain connected to their community.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners—the Oakland Housing Authority and the City of Oakland—for their invaluable support in making this project a reality. Together, we are building a brighter, more inclusive future for East Oakland,” the spokesperson concluded.

The informational workshop on Oct. 7 “is your chance to engage with project developers and architects directly, ensuring the final design reflects the community’s needs and aspirations, particularly for our valued seniors,” added Johnson.

A complimentary dinner will be served, and attendees will be entered to win gift cards!

Visit www.77thandbancroft.com for more information and to RSVP for the workshop.