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Fruitvale Revival

International Boulevard, Oakland, CA
 
International Boulevard Entrance to Fruitvale Transit Plaza  
   
This work was commissioned by the City of Oakland, Cal Trans and the Ford Foundation. This renovation constructed a free clinic, for dentistry and a pediatric center, in addition to this center is public housing that integrates new families,multi- cultural backgraound, and senoir housing. These arches depict Fruitvale's history, references to the past pear, apple, and apricot orchards. The other two arches reference historical landmarks.