New Private Developments Coming to the OBID
We are excited to grow forward together with these upcoming and current developments happening in Oakland. OBID is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) with the Department of City Planning. The RCO designation formally requires community engagement as part of the city's development approval process. See here to learn more.
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The Innovation Research Tower
Local real estate firm Walnut Capital Management began construction on the empty properties at Fifth Avenue and Halket Street in Oakland to create a new, state of the art, multi-purpose high rise building, offering extensive laboratory and office spaces as well as street-level retail. Termed the “Innovation Research Tower,” the space will be the first facility designed specifically for innovation and entrepreneurship companies in the Pittsburgh Innovation District.
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Wexford Science + Technology 3440 Forbes Avenue Development
Wexford Science + Technology, a real estate firm that specializes in researched-oriented development that is working with the University of Pittsburgh, is working on its first project in Oakland, a 10-story, 153 foot tall, office building to replace the Murdoch Building at 3440 Forbes Avenue.
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Campus Master Plans
See what the future has for Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, and Carlow University.
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CA Ventures at 3500 Forbes Project
Chicago-based CA Ventures recently received approval from the Pittsburgh Planning Commission to redevelop what is currently a vacated former Marathon convenience mart at 3500 Forbes Ave.
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