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[timbad]

Originally Posted by timbad

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even more significant in my view, if they can pull it off, is the redevelopment of Sequoia Station...

and, speak of the devil

[timbad]

from Caltrain...

Burlingame



the approach into South SF is certainly more distinctive than it was just a few years ago



this was my first good look at the trench for the pedestrian underground passage from the west side, which will connect downtown SSF with the station much more effectively than currently



it is a real shame that transit once again has to just work around the mess left by prioritizing car infrastructure, but at least it is an improvement

edit: I'll throw this in here too... this is pretty significant for Berkeley, and a prime location across the street from BART

[timbad]

a few other updates from Caltrain...

the Firehouse Square, Belmont project



at Hillsdale, sidewalks have started to go in at the 31st Ave undercrossing. looks like the roadway dips down to a lower level than the sidewalks here, which is nice for pedestrians. this is the west side, toward El Camino (and Hillsdale Mall)



east side, toward Bay Meadows development:



adjacent to the prev pic, excavation continues for the southernmost office building (I think that is what this will be) on the site of the former train station's parking lot



28th Ave (east side), with the northernmost office building under construction on the left



same office building. (edge of San Mateo County Fairgrounds just visible on left)



at the north end of the grade separation area, 25th Ave being lowered slightly. east side (facing fairgrounds):



west side of tracks:



incidentally, there is also a plan for filling in a good portion of the fairgrounds site (which I guess is called more generically the Event Center)

[timbad]

looks like a new effort is being made to get the Concord Naval Weapons Station site development going again. the Merc has a story today that apparently identifies three respondents to the request for qualifications (but is behind a paywall). still, we are years away from really seeing anything vertical happening there

[pseudolus]

Originally Posted by timbad

looks like a new effort is being made to get the Concord Naval Weapons Station site development going again. the Merc has a story today that apparently identifies three respondents to the request for qualifications (but is behind a paywall). still, we are years away from really seeing anything vertical happening there

First five paragraphs (nothing in the article about "three respondents"):

CONCORD — A major undertaking to redevelop the former Concord Naval Weapons Station is finding new wings as the city begins its search for another master developer to succeed the one that left the job over a labor dispute.

If the City Council approves a proposed application process at its meeting Tuesday, prospective developers can begin putting their names forward for a chance to transform the 2,300-acre site into full-fledged community with 12,000 housing units.

The $6 billion project has been on pause since previous master developer Lennar walked away more than a year ago after the city insisted it hire local union labor for construction work.

In trying to find a replacement, the city has created a 134-page document that outlines the project’s scope and needs. The document contains several essay questions intended to gauge the applicants’ qualifications.

“We’re trying to move quickly but cover all the bases,” Concord Economic Development Director Guy Bjerke said. “The last effort fell apart on perceived ambiguity; Lennar read it one way, we read it another. So this is an exhaustive document, and we’ve attempted to make it as clear as possible to ensure the process is successful.”

The city hopes to secure a new master developer by August.

[timbad]

Originally Posted by pseudolus

... (nothing in the article about "three respondents")...

thanks, hm, maybe only in the East Bay Times version

edit: ah, I think I linked to an older Merc article by mistake in the earlier post. I don't feel like going back to dig it up now, but I imagine the EBT article and the current Merc one are similar or the same (I believe they are part of the same news organization?)

[homebucket]

Some more Bay Area TOD. This will be a 4 min walk from the future Irvington BART station.

Fremont Approves Affordable Housing At 41829-41975 Osgood Road In Irvington District
By: Palak Japlot 4:30 am on June 25, 2021

The Fremont City Planning Commission has successfully approved a housing project proposed at 41829-41975 Osgood Road in Irvington District, Fremont. The project proposal includes the development of affordable housing close to a planned future BART station. The project also requires the demolition of existing houses on the project site.

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The project site will combine two adjacent parcels, measuring an area of 1.37 acres. The new apartment complex will offer 112 dwelling units stacked in a five-story edifice above parking level. One dwelling unit is for the on-site building manager, and the rest are a mix of 50 studios, 32 two-bedroom, and 30 three-bedroom units. The apartments will be marketed as affordable housing available for people earning 30% to 80% of the area’s median income. The six-story project will also offer an on-site 72-vehicle parking facility and a courtyard spanning an area of 3,900 square feet for its residents. Ten motorcycle parking spots are planned.

https://sfyimby.com/2021/06/fremont-...-district.html

[timbad]

a few updates from Caltrain... north to south...

at South SF, the trench for the pedestrian passageway has been decked over a bit. Caltrain's website now says the reconfigured station will open in November



at Millbrae



Burlingame



25th Ave near Hillsdale



28th and the new office building



31st is coming along. west side





east side



excavation for the southern office building



just south of Belmont station, site prep looks to be underway for this



and just south of San Carlos station, a massive site has been cleared seemingly for this

[timbad]

OK, here is the Caltrain route again, north to south. note, the shots to the NE are from last week, while the shots to the SW are from earlier this week. links to most of these developments are included in the previous post

at SSF station, the pedestrian passageway is getting blue tiles





and work continues on the west side for 150 (left) and 200 Airport Blvd









Millbrae:



at Burlingame station:



just south of Burlingame station:



25th Ave near Hillsdale, west



east:



new office building and 28th Ave at Hillsdale station



31st Ave, west



east:



other new office building next to where the station used to be



Belmont



south of Belmont, east side



the massive one south of San Carlos station





south of Redwood City station



north side of Menlo Park station





south of Menlo Park station

[Pedestrian]

^^The railroad underpasses shown look new. Are they? Are we eliminating grade crossings?

[Busy Bee]

Dig the blue tiles. Thats a smart look.

[gillynova]

Love the update from the Caltrain ride!

[whitty]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

^^The railroad underpasses shown look new. Are they? Are we eliminating grade crossings?

Yep! 25th ave grade separation project

[timbad]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

^^The railroad underpasses shown look new. Are they? Are we eliminating grade crossings?

ha, I have posted updates of that project about every month or two (and linked to the description probably a half-dozen times) for it seems like the last two years - strange that you would not be aware

[timbad]

example from 2018:

Originally Posted by timbad

along the Caltrain line...

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moving south through the three grade-separation locations, this is 25th Ave, which is the only one of the three that separates an existing road



future 28th Ave (the new Hillsdale/Bay Meadows station will pass over here)



I think this is roughly where 31st Ave will be



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[timbad]

Originally Posted by timbad

OK, here is the Caltrain route again...

and finally, at least a life sign for the long-planned project on the Caltrain station parking lot at Hayward Park (where Station Park Green has also been rising in phases these last few years) - which sort of confusingly is actually in San Mateo

[OneRinconHill]

Originally Posted by timbad

and finally, at least a life sign for the long-planned project on the Caltrain station parking lot at Hayward Park (where Station Park Green has also been rising in phases these last few years) - which sort of confusingly is actually in San Mateo

I live in Station Park Green and sadly this will entirely block our view (had no idea this was going up when we renewed our very expensive lease). Hopefully it doesn't start until we can move next year...the construction noise from their latest building has been pretty unbearable for a lot of residents.

[timbad]

Originally Posted by OneRinconHill

I live in Station Park Green and sadly this will entirely block our view (had no idea this was going up when we renewed our very expensive lease). Hopefully it doesn't start until we can move next year...the construction noise from their latest building has been pretty unbearable for a lot of residents.

I wouldn't worry - the idea has been around for years and seems to be progressing very slowly

[timbad]

looking out a slightly dirty east-facing Caltrain window...

the reconfigured South SF station is supposed to open in November



Millbrae BART



Burlingame



all of the new crossings are open at the grade separation project surrounding Hillsdale Station in San Mateo. this is 25th St



the northernmost office building is coming along



it abuts the second crossing at 28th St, which passes under the relocated Hillsdale station



31st St



which in turn runs adjacent to the southernmost office building's excavation



the one just south of Belmont station is still just mostly dirt



same for the one in San Carlos

[gillynova]

Milpitas has a Community Meeting and Open House for the brand new Milpitas Metro Specific Plan. I'm sure most of you guys would be interested in giving input to help change and better the South Bay. You can register for the virtual meeting: https://bit.ly/MMetroSpecificPlan

Here are some of renderings and information found in the PDF:









Here are some information. Looks like the maximum height they would build is 275 feet but I would LOVE to see them go more than this.











Milpitas Metro: https://www.milpitasmetro.org/