OXFORD
MIDDLE HOUSING
Zoning for an Inclusive Future
YCA partnered with Raimi + Associates and the City of Berkeley to visualize new zoning frameworks that balance growth with equity. Through iterative design visions, community meetings, and transparent graphics, we helped residents and policymakers see how “gentle density” can take shape along key commercial corridors.
Our work acknowledges a history of exclusionary zoning and racialized harm while reframing density as a tool for inclusion and community care. By showing how apartments, affordable housing, and mixed-use projects can coexist with existing neighborhoods, YCA helped craft zoning legislation that welcomes both old and new neighbors into a thriving, inclusive city.
Units: 24 units
Client: Collabhome.io
Architect: Yes Community Architects
Modular Fabricator: Plant Prefab
Delivered through Collabhome.io and fabricated off-site by Plant Prefab, the project’s modular design enabled rapid delivery on a tight schedule. With no parking on a midblock lot, the development proves how contextual, efficient design can transform overlooked sites into resilient housing solutions.