Reframing Property

Adeline Complex

Location : 30th St, West Oakland, California

Professor : Janette Kim

Student Team : Aditya Kosman, Skyler Cheng

This project goal is to create a reciprocal relationship between retired seniors and the cannabis operation to achieve a regenerative neighbourhood in West Oakland. Oakland opened opportunity for cannabis business with the creation of the “Green Zone” that allows cannabis legal operations to open, from growing process to dispensaries. With the industry growing rapidly, seniors are considered the fastest-growing demographic of new users due to its medical benefits. This project helps to achieve the solution to issues of affordable living for senior citizens while organizing the cannabis operation into a more legal and cleaner environment. A safe and cheaper marijuana paired with proper education is one step closer to tackle the issues on the criminalization of cannabis.

As the senior housing is situated above the cannabis business, this allows opportunities for seniors to invest to the business as a new way to introduce rent. In return, the profit that is gained from the business will become rent reduction for residents. Retired seniors are able to enjoy an affordable retirement living in an urban environment, while at the same time, have access to their medical needs and recretional needs from their dispensary and grow house.

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