LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Construction work in Orinda


Construction has begun on the transformation of the old Bank of America building in downtown Orinda. Photos Sora O'Doherty

Two developments approved for downtown Orinda are now moving forward with construction, having secured the necessary permits. The former Bank of America building at 31 Orinda Way in Orinda Village is being turned into a two-story building, with plans for three restaurants downstairs and offices on the second floor. Project developer Ben Zarrin of Paymun Real Estate Design & Development, plans to move his offices to the new building from 25 Orinda Way.

Across the highway, the old fasade on Peets Coffee and Nation's Giant Hamburgers is being replaced with a new design, approved last year. The design change came after Nation's moved across Moraga Way from number 76 to number 65. Nation's shares the building with Peets and the new fasade will be in the same style for both businesses. There will also be a new, elevated and lighted sign for Nation's.-Sora O'Doherty