Washington Courtyard is community-oriented in the heart of the Historic Oakland District. The intent of the project is to provide a sense of balance of openness, welcome, privacy, safety, and equality within diverse ethnicity and economy for the community. The design proposal expresses this through circulation and access and creating open green spaces regards to biophilic for the residents. The residents will gain access to daylight, view, and air quality. A sustainable, strong, and healthy community is enhanced.