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Proposed innovation center in downtown Oakland triggers questions, concerns
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Hilda Gutierrez , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The project, located on 20th Street, involves converting a 20,000 square foot building into an innovation campus.
A development project in downtown Oakland is sparking questions and concerns among locals. The project, located on 20th Street, involves converting a 20,000 square foot building into an innovation campus. The building has previously housed computers, having once been used by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The developer, Behring Companies, claims the facility will not be a traditional data center, but rather a hub for tech startups. Further details about the project's potential environmental impact and economic benefits are available from the source, including comments from the developer on the project's intended use and scope.
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Category: business Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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