The Oakland Athletics today announced that they have signed a lease with CIM Group for approximately 40,000 square feet of office space at Jack London Square, the premier waterfront office and retail destination located in downtown Oakland. The new front office headquarters will allow the Athletics to consolidate their operations by relocating from their current offices located at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Oracle Arena. The club will make the move in January 2018.
Jack London Square offers the A's proximity to both the Coliseum and the potential new ballpark at the Peralta site. Additionally, Jack London Square provides the amenities of a mixed-use environment on San Francisco Bay, with dining, shopping, and entertainment options, similar to the A's vision for their new ballpark as a gathering place for bringing the community together.
"We are excited to put roots down in Jack London Square," said Dave Kaval, Oakland A's President. "We continue to say we are 'Rooted in Oakland' and this move helps further strengthen our commitment to this community."
"The Athletics add to the growing lineup of prominent tenants including eclectic dining options and destination activities that employees, residents, and visitors from the greater Bay Area can enjoy," said Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal of CIM Group.
"Our new offices will allow us to have our entire staff together in one location to create a dynamic and collaborative work environment," said Chris Giles, Oakland A's COO. "Our staff will now have the opportunity to easily gather for formal meetings or informal exchanges as it takes advantage of the beautiful outdoor waterfront areas. We will also still keep our office space at the Coliseum for day-of-game responsibilities."
CIM's 2016 acquisition of Jack London Square included 234,000 square feet of office space across three buildings. Designed to maximize the site's waterfront views, Jack London Square's seven mid-rise buildings are spread across the property around a central plaza that is programmed year-round with special events to enhance public engagement. It offers approximately 243,000 square feet of modern office space and approximately 191,000 square feet of retail, with a variety of dining and entertainment options that appeal to employees, residents and visitors. The property also includes a 1,095-stall parking facility. Jack London Square's striking one-third mile of publicly accessible waterfront provides a significant recreation opportunity including biking trails, picnic areas, and water sports.