DESCRIPTION
Eastmont Court is a 19-unit infill special needs housing development in East Oakland. By adding prominence to the corner site, the building repairs a gap in the existing neighborhood fabric and forms a protected courtyard for the outdoor enjoyment of the residents. The building and public spaces are fully accessible. The surrounding community and disabled user groups were part of the design effort. The development is funded by the HUD 811 program and provides much-needed housing to low income special needs residents and adults with HIV/AIDS in Oakland.
VISION
To establish an urban corner at a prominent intersection while creating an inviting place to live.
Project Requirements
100% ADA accessibility including open space, common areas and units. All units include built out access bathrooms with special features like automatic entry door and accessible showers in 20% of the units.
DESIGN FEATURES
- Anchoring of urban corner
- Integrated open space easily accessible to surrounding units
- Pedestrian scale and features along street
PROJECT INFORMATION
- Resources for Community Development (RCD)
- Site size: .37 acre
- Density: 19 units
VMWP’s Supportive Housing
VMWP designs supportive housing that uniquely serves each community it houses, whether senior, veteran, previously unhoused, disabled, aging out of foster care, or having experienced trauma. Our affordable supportive housing projects are often coupled with on-site medical care and social services to meet the complex needs of residents. Health-focused design principles and an enhanced services model create a restorative environment for residents to access a continuum of services on site. As architects, we realize how the physical environment affects identity, worth and dignity, and how it can promote empowerment for residents.