It Takes A Village

Tags:: Design; Architecture

Oakland, California is infamously known for a Gertrude Stein quote, ongoing issues with crime and poverty, and a decades-long economic decline. However, the city's civic leaders have been battling hard for decades to make the city as socially and economically healthy as possible. One of their most recent endeavors is Tassafaronga Village, Northern California's first LEED Gold certified neighborhood development, which goes to show that in terms of green architecture, there is a "there" in Oakland.

— Diana Budds

Tassafaronga Village is anchored by a large public plaza and many of the townhouses open to pocket parks and semi-private spaces that help facilitate community gatherings. At the end of this pedestrian path is a jungle gym for children in the neighborhood.

Photo by: Diana Budds

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