META HOUSING CORPORATION DEMOLITION CEREMONY, Friday, October 26, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.

from. . .

City of Oakland Council President

LARRY E.REID

 

Councilmember of the Seventh District ● City of Oakland

 

New Development along MacArthur Corridor

 

META HOUSING CORPORATION DEMOLITION CEREMONY

New Senior Housing Apartments

OAKLAND, CALIF. (CURRENT DATE) –– Meta Housing Corporation, will celebrate a special Demolition Reception in recognition of Oakland 34 a new housing development for seniors.  The event begins at 11:00 at corner of Durant & MacArthur Boulevard (10920 MacArthur Blvd.) in Oakland.  Council President, Larry Reid, will be the Keynote speaker.
Oakland 34 will be the new construction of 33 one and two-bedroom rental apartments for seniors on a 0.34 acre lot in Oakland. The Project boarders the City of San Leandro and is located in close proximity to the Oakland Zoo, the Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate, and the Foothill Square Development Project which includes a 72,000 square foot Foods Co. Grocery Store. The building comprises 27 one-bedroom units, and 6 two-bedroom units ranging from approximately 575-910 sq. ft.  Completion is scheduled for summer 2013. 

“As the cost of living continues to soar, it is especially important to provide an affordable housing option for seniors,” said Christopher Maffris, Vice President, META Housing Corporation. Oakland 34 gives families an option that not only offers a high-quality residence, but also a convenient location, great amenities and a variety of free social services to enhance their lives.” 

 

According to Oakland City Council President Larry Reid, “We are truly proud of the project and feel that seniors that will live there will be comfortable and be in just walking distance to shop easily for things they will need.” Council President Reid continued to say, how efforts from Developers such as Meta Housing, show the opportunities that exist in Oakland, and in particular the District that he represents. “We have the highest number of housing development projects that continue to change communities.” said Reid.

In Brief:

WHO:  Meta Housing Corporation

WHAT: Demolition Ceremony

WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 11:00 A.M.

WHERE: Oakland 34 Site - 10920 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, California 94605

Contact:  Ray Leon at 510-238-7007 or Iris Merriouns at 510-653-4085

rleon@oaklandnet.com
ilmerriouns@oaklandnet.com

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