Brookfield Village, Oakland, California facts for kids
Brookfield Village is a neighborhood in Oakland, California. It is located in East Oakland, close to the Oakland International Airport. The main streets in this area are 98th Avenue and Edes Avenue.
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Discovering Brookfield Village
How Brookfield Village Began
Brookfield Village was built during World War II. Many new workers came to Oakland for jobs in factories that supported the war. This neighborhood was created to provide homes for these workers. It was built on land that was set aside for industrial use.
A New Kind of Neighborhood
Brookfield Village was one of the first neighborhoods in Oakland to feature a "suburban" style. This means it had many similar homes built close together, often called "tract houses." It was a new way of planning communities in the city.
Who Built Brookfield Village?
Albert Bernhardt and the Stoneon Brothers developed Brookfield Village. They built over 1,200 homes. The streets in the village were designed to be winding and curved, not just straight lines. They also planted many shade trees along the streets. The people who created Brookfield Village called it "a model village on the Pacific Coast."
Famous Faces from Brookfield Village
A well-known person who grew up in Brookfield Village is Damian Lillard. He is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
