With all the units now framed and insulated, it’s time for the exterior siding to be installed! (Pic. 1) The wood siding on certain parts of the building help give it a clean, modern aesthetic (Pic. 2). Indoors, crews are starting to install sheetrock before they can move on to cabinetry and flooring (Pic. 3). These are exciting times for the Phoenix Commons cohousing community!
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Thanks to all those who made our Open House at Dragon Rouge last Friday a huge success! Over 20 prospective members met with current members and support staff of Phoenix Commons, the Bay Area’s first senior cohousing community. With the construction site just across the estuary, our members led guests on walking tours over the bridge and around the property. The tour was obviously fascinating, as even a four-legged neighbor couldn’t resist listening in! (And yes, pets will be allowed at Phoenix Commons.)
No, it didn’t snow in Oakland! The white stuff on the roof of Phoenix Commons is the waterproof membrane (Pic. 1). Once the roof is entirely wrapped in this membrane, crews will be protected from any surprise summertime rain showers (Pic. 2). From the roof, one can see how close the community is located to Nob Hill, whose public docks would allow Phoenix Commons members to get their groceries by rowboat! (Pic. 3)
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We know you are interested in the opportunity to join the Bay Area’s first senior cohousing community, so come join us this Friday, June 19th, from 4 to 6 pm for a Phoenix Commons Open House! Community members and development staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and walking tours of the construction site and surrounding neighborhood (Jingletown) will be available. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided by Phoenix Commons.
To RSVP for our Open House and for the address of the meeting location, please contact us at [email protected] or call (510) 217-8527. We look forward to seeing you there!
With the wood framing completed, crews have been busy installing windows at Phoenix Commons (Pic. 1). In addition to their excellent soundproofing rating, the windows are large and operable, allowing community members to let in lots of light and get cross ventilation! (Pic. 2). From deep within the inner courtyard, Phoenix Commons opens up to some beautiful views of the Oakland hills (Pic. 3).
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There are very few things in the world that bring people together more than food. Folks can have radically different viewpoints about politics, religion, or sports, but still be able to sit and enjoy a hearty meal together. Phoenix Commons members are no different, and although they get along just fine without food, the common meals are where the magic really happens.
Some of the members are consummate foodies who can whip up a five course dinner in no time, while others are more comfortable ordering pizza. But all of them understand the power of breaking bread together, and so it should be no surprise that most of their social gatherings include food!
At the recent Springtime Social hosted by our friends at Temescal Creek Cohousing, prospective members and representatives from local cohousing communities joined us for a fabulous evening of pasta, ping pong, and storytelling (Pic. 1). Earlier this month, a dozen members got together to celebrate a birthday at Dragon Rouge Restaurant, which boasts amazing waterfront views of our future home! (Pic. 2)
The Phoenix Commons community will be sharing meals – along with laughter, tears, hopes, and fears – for many years to come. The table has been set, all that is needed are a few more neighbors with whom to share the good times; could you be one of them?
Framing of the condo dwellings has been completed and crews are busy finishing the roof (Pic. 1). In addition to providing access to the solar panels, the rooftop rewards visitors with breathtaking views of the Oakland hills (Pic. 2). The exterior progress is only half the story. Crews are also working hard inside the private condos to get them ready for you! (Pic. 3)
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Save the date for Saturday, May 30th, for our very first open house! Come and meet the community members and development team, learn more about the building design and how it encourages a cohousing lifestyle, and take a guided tour of the construction site. Food and refreshments will be provided by Phoenix Commons. To RSVP and find out the meeting location, contact us at [email protected] or call 510-217-8527.
Come find out what sets us apart from every other 55+ community in the Bay Area!
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 elements (Pic. 2). The fourth floor catwalks provide stunning views of the shared community areas and the Oakland/Alameda Estuary beyond (Pic. 3).
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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 been designed to allow maximum light and air into all the condos (Pic. 3).
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