Further progress was made this week on the rising of the Phoenix… Commons that is! Large windows, designed to increase the amount of light coming into your home from the inner courtyard, are now being installed on the second floor (Pic 1). Parts of the roof will extend over the walkways, providing shelter from the […]
Construction is progressing so well at the Phoenix Commons construction site, they are literally raising the roof! (Pic. 1). The long metal poles that look like ski jumps provide an idea of how the roof will taper up at both ends of the building (Pic. 2). With its system of catwalks, the inner courtyard has […]
As the first senior cohousing community in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix Commons is attracting members from other parts of California, the United States, and even from overseas! Most of them are planning to relocate to the Bay Area in order to be closer to family; all of them are drawn to Phoenix Commons […]
Describing a building under construction is a bit like the proverbial elephant and the blind men: what you describe varies greatly depending on your perspective! The inner courtyard, for example, currently the focus of much of the construction activity, reminds one of a jungle: loud, stimulating, and a bit hazardous! (Pic. 1). Walk downstairs to […]
It was a nice surprise to find Phoenix Commons mentioned in the Oakland Tribune last week, with an unsolicited mention in an article about an unrelated assisted living facility in Alameda: The upcoming completion of Oakmont of Mariner Point comes as work is also underway on Phoenix Commons, a $21 million housing project by Elder […]
A little bit of rain did not dampen the mood at the Phoenix Commons construction site, where crews are continuing to work on the wood framing and walkways (Pic. 1). The waterfront facade of the building towers over the estuary, creating an impressive presence (Pic. 2). The new walkways criss-cross the inner courtyard area, connecting […]
The modern and functional design of Phoenix Commons is readily apparent, even when covered by a layer of scaffolding (Pic. 1). Community life will be centered around the ground floor and inner courtyard, where the walkways are coming along according to schedule (Pic. 2). Fourth floor units will enjoy breathtaking views of the estuary, San […]
The fourth floor framing is coming along at a good pace, keeping the Gradall lift busy at all times (Pic. 1). The condo units and common patios facing Glascock Ave. will have front row seats to Jingletown’s many murals and unique artistic displays (Pic. 2). The inner courtyard, currently resembling a trapeze artist’s paradise, will […]
The newest episode in our “Meet the Members” video series features one of our founding members, Robby K. Although she is retired and has family commitments, Robby leads a very active lifestyle by volunteering, engaging in ongoing education, and providing leadership on various nonprofit boards. Watch Robby’s video on YouTube Like all our members, Robby […]
The phoenix is truly rising, as crews are now framing the fourth floor condo units at the Phoenix Commons construction site (Pic. 1). The steel support columns have been pressed into service, holding up the wooden catwalks that will connect private homes on the third and fourth floors (Pic. 2). The fourth floor common patio […]