Downtown Oakland has always been one of the Bay Area’s most connected urban centers. With BART, regional access, cultural depth, and a growing residential base, the blocks around our STAK Space locations have the infrastructure cities need to evolve. Tesla’s Robotaxi activity in the area is more than a transportation story. It is a positive signal that mobility, housing, parking, charging, workplace, and technology are beginning to work together in an integrated urban environment.
The 1900 Broadway Campus
For our parent company Behring Co., the opportunity is bigger than a single building. The 1900 Broadway Campus brings together 1900 Broadway, 1950 Franklin, 415 20th, and the 1901 Franklin parking garage into a connected downtown footprint. Each asset plays a role. 1900 Broadway anchors the residential experience. 1950 Franklin and 415 20th add workplace, service, and future flexibility. The 1901 Franklin parking garage provides the physical mobility layer, including vehicle storage, staging, charging, and circulation that can support the entire campus.
Why the Garage Matters
Robotaxi networks need more than software. They need real locations that can support charging, staging, cleaning, maintenance access, and efficient turnover. They also need to serve riders without adding pressure to the curb. The 1901 Franklin parking garage is important because it gives the campus a managed mobility base. Vehicles can be stored and organized within the campus footprint, then connect back to residents, STAK coworking/office members, visitors, and neighborhood users through a coordinated system.
The Evolution of STAK GO
This moment also reflects the evolution of STAK GO. What began as a resident-focused mobility layer is moving toward a broader vision for connected urban access across the 1900 Broadway Campus and our STAK Ventures ecosystem. STAK GO is not just about arranging a ride or managing a vehicle. It is about making transportation feel like part of the building and campus experience itself, connected to home, parking, charging, reservations, Robotaxi access, and daily routines.
Mobility as a Campus Amenity
Premium residential and mixed-use environments have long competed on location, design, views, fitness, hospitality, and service. Those still matter, but the next generation of urban living is also about how easily people move through the region. Mobility is becoming a campus amenity. BART provides the regional backbone. Walkable streets provide the neighborhood experience. Electric vehicles, Robotaxi networks, shared fleets, and automated parking support the moments in between.
Why 1900 Broadway Leads
1900 Broadway was designed around access, quality, and ease. Its location directly above 19th Street BART provides immediate regional connectivity, while the surrounding campus creates the scale for a more intelligent urban campus. The combination of residential, office, parking, and mobility infrastructure gives the campus a rare ability to support what comes next. It is not simply a place to live. It is a platform for a connected downtown lifestyle.
A Positive Outlook for Oakland
For Oakland, Robotaxi activity reinforces the city’s long-term strengths. It can support cleaner transportation, reduce friction around vehicle movement, improve first and last mile access, and make downtown more useful for residents, workers, and visitors. It also shows that Oakland’s centrality is a competitive advantage. Oakland’s role is increasingly defined by access, authenticity, and modern urban life.
The Future Is Already Arriving
The future of city living will be defined by places that can integrate change gracefully. We strongly believe the 1900 Broadway Campus is one of those places. With 1900 Broadway, 1950 Franklin, 415 20th, and the 1901 Franklin parking garage working as one connected footprint, the campus is positioned for cleaner, smarter movement.
