THE BAY AREA | Projects from San Francisco's Surrounding 8 Counties

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And the renderings:









https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/meeting-...ster-city.html

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Palo Alto is next on the builders remedy list

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/...e-in-palo-alto

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^ Here's a feature about it from SFYIMBY:

The specs for 156 California Ave:
- 17 floors, 177 ft
- 382 units
- 77 of the units will be affordable
- Parking for 341 cars

The site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2DRx8671jEhxmZQXA

REDCO Proposed Palo Alto’s Tallest Residential Tower



BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Preliminary plans have been filed for a mixed-use project with two new structures at 156 California Avenue in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. The buildings will rise over a Caltrain Station, the tallest of which will be 17 floors. REDCO Development, the developer, aims to use Senate Bill 330 and the Builder’s Remedy for a streamlined approval process to create 382 apartments and a replacement for a Mollie Stone’s Market close to transit.

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Studio Current is responsible for the design. Illustrations show the towers clad with an angular metal skin, while the podium deck will be wrapped with a stone brick veneer. Construction will use a mass timber frame, an environmentally sustainable alternative to steel that can reduce costs and expedite construction.

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The complex will create 516,470 square feet, with 355,800 square feet for housing, 141,390 square feet for parking, and 18,400 square feet for retail. The Mollie Stone’s grocery store will be created at the corner of California Avenue and Park Boulevard. Two additional retail spaces will be added along Park Boulevard and Cambridge Avenue.

Tower A and the podium will produce 304 apartments, including 80 studios, 155 one-bedrooms, and 69 two-bedrooms. The 177-foot tall tower will rise connected to the 77-foot podium block. The structure will be divided by a third-floor podium deck amenity space and pool. Tower B will rise 123 floors to have 78 homes, including 24 studios, 32 one-bedrooms, and 22 two-bedrooms. Parking will be included for 341 cars, mostly within a four-level garage in Tower A.

The project spans 1.43 acres between both parcels along Park Boulevard and California Avenue. The Tower A parcel will exceed an acre. Residents will be next to the California Avenue Caltrain Station and close to the retail-lined California Avenue thoroughfare.

https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/redco-pr...ial-tower.html

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And the renderings:







https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/redco-pr...ial-tower.html

[gillynova]

A '177 building in Palo Alto? Never gonna happen haha

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Originally Posted by gillynova

A '177 building in Palo Alto? Never gonna happen haha

Stanford Credit Union is fairly tall. Plus City Hall. I could see if this thing was 300' or more but I don't think it would stand out too much.

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I really do wish they can break ground on it already... I would love to see more tall buildings in the area

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Palo Alto is definitely one of the cities lagging in building appropriate high density housing along El Camino/Caltrain and its downtown relative to peer peninsula cities like Redwood City, San Mateo, Millbrae, and South City. Even smaller towns like San Carlos I feel like are building more.

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The specs for The Rise:
- 24 structures across 15 blocks/50 acres, 8 stories or less
- ~2 million sq ft of office space
- 2669 residential units
- 890 of the units will be affordable
- 7 acres of open space
- Parking for 9,570 cars (2,603 for residents)

Modified Plan For The Rise In Cupertino



BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON DECEMBER 7, 2023

New plans have been revealed for The Rise, a multi-billion dollar proposal to construct over two thousand homes close to Apple Park in Cupertino, Santa Clara County. The project executive for Sand Hill Property Company, Reed Moulds, shared the modifications include more housing units, shorter buildings, and no more record-breaking green roofs. Kohn Pedersen Fox has taken as the project architect.

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The rooftop garden has been removed from the design scope and it has been replaced by an increase in ground-level open space. Seven acres of community open space will be divided across two plazas, playgrounds, dog parks, and pedestrian trails. Podium-top decks will provide an additional six acres for future residents.

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The project scale has been reduced by approximately a million square feet to improve the efficiency of housing, office, and retail space while anticipating future demand. Most buildings will be eight stories or less, with the tallest buildings concentrated toward Wolfe and I-280 and away from adjacent single-family housing. The developer states the reduced housing came as part of City and community feedback.

Initial plans would have created 2,400 apartments, including 1,201 affordable units, across the 50 acres and seven 240-foot towers. If built, they would have been the tallest buildings in Cupertino. Now, the project is expected to open 2,669 homes, of which just 890 units would be designated as affordable to low-income households. The updated affordable units include more units for families and senior residents.

The development will bring around 24 unique structures across 15 blocks, not including the block of townhomes. Parking will be included for 9,570 cars. Of that, around 2,603 spaces, or 27%, will be available for residents. The project will still create a significant amount of office space, just shy of two million square feet. For construction timing, Sand Hill expects to start work on housing first, specifically the smaller buildings, and time the offices for the very end.

https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/modified...cupertino.html

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And the renderings:









https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/modified...cupertino.html

[gillynova]

Darn... I really wanted the big green space of the roof. That would've been very futuristic. This is very... 2010/2020s I guess. A signature tower would've been nice for the area.

I am a bit tired of 5 over 1 apartment buildings... We definitely need something in the skyline for the South Bay, especially when we have open land for development FAR AWAY from the airport

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Originally Posted by gillynova

Darn... I really wanted the big green space of the roof. That would've been very futuristic. This is very... 2010/2020s I guess. A signature tower would've been nice for the area.

I am a bit tired of 5 over 1 apartment buildings... We definitely need something in the skyline for the South Bay, especially when we have open land for development FAR AWAY from the airport

Yes, it's a bit disappointing. Unfortunately most of the South Bay is still pretty auto-dominated sprawl. I think this should help though. And I'd also like to see a BRT line down Stevens Creek connecting to the future Diridon BART station. Ideally it'd be a grade separated light rail line or even a BART extension but I'm not sure if the ridership would support something that expensive. Maybe if there's more focused high density mixed use development along the corridor. There's definitely a lot of traffic around Valley Fair and Santana Row.

As for high rise developments outside of DTSJ, there is the Tasman East parcel next to Levi's Stadium that is being developed that has towers around the 200 ft range.

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Here's a recent post about another addition to Tasman East.

The specs for 5185 Lafayette St:
- 21 floors, 218 ft
- 198 units (28 studios, 87 1BR, 61 2BR, 15 3BR, 7 penthouse)
- 3,000 sq ft for retail
- Parking for 310 cars and 110 bicycles

The site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQTpvM14TF1TAt1dA

Planning Commission To Consider Approval For 21-Story Tower In Tasman East, Santa Clara



BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:00 AM ON DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Santa Clara Planning Commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow and consider approval of a 21-story apartment tower at 5185 Lafayette Street in the Tasman East master plan. The proposal is expected to create nearly two hundred homes and even more parking near light rail, the Capitol Corridor train station, and Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco-based Ensemble Investments is the project developer.

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Steinberg Hart is the project architect. Renderings show a conventional tower embellished with angular balconies, curtain-wall glass facing north and south, and double-height concrete columns along the base. Facade materials will include bronze metal panels, porcelain tiles, and grey-painted panels.

https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/planning...nta-clara.html

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And the renderings:











https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/planning...nta-clara.html

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The specs for 5890-6150 Christie Ave:
- Three buildings of 8 floors, 95 ft each
- 362 total units (40 studios, 95 1BR, 122 2BR, 95 3BR, 10 townhomes)
- New public open space
- Parking for 228 cars and 437 bicycles

The site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xvw643kJx4xnHNEL8

Meeting Tomorrow For 5890-6150 Christie Avenue, Emeryville



BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Emeryville Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for the three-building affordable housing proposal at 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue tomorrow. The proposal will create retail and 362 homes for a mix of household sizes by the Public Market and the city’s Amtrak station. EAH Housing is responsible for the application.

Each of the three buildings will rise 95 feet to create a total of 410,010 square feet. Apartment sizes will vary, with 40 studios, 95 one-bedrooms, 122 two-bedrooms, 95 three-bedrooms, and ten townhome-style residences. Parking will be included for 228 cars and 437 bicycles. Sandis is consulting on civil engineering.

David Baker Architects is responsible for the design. Illustrations show the three buildings are dynamically carved by a series of setbacks, sawtooth bay windows, mid-block podium decks, and a rounded section overlooking Christie Park. Each of these features reflects the best work from the San Francisco-based studio, including their characteristic exterior cladding. The facades will be wrapped with a mix of corten steel panels, thin brick, aluminum, tiles, textured concrete, and fiber cement.

GLS is the landscape architect. The Building A parcel will include an extension to Christie Park. The new public space will include a half-court for basketball, artificial turf space, and bleachers. Eight townhomes will face toward the tree-lined pedestrian pathway between Building A and B. The master plan will extend 59th Street with pavers and narrow landscaping between Buildings B and C.

https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/meeting-...meryville.html

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And the renderings:











https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/meeting-...meryville.html

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SamTrans Board Plans New Headquarters At Millbrae Station



BY: YIMBY TEAM 4:30 AM ON DECEMBER 19, 2023

Plans to develop a new office for SamTrans have moved forward, authorizing the acquisition of a mixed-use office-retail building located at the Gateway at Millbrae Station. The project proposal includes the setup of a building that will serve as the new San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) headquarters.

Earlier this week, the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Board of Directors approved the acquisition of site that will serve as the new headquarters. The project moves forward; with SamTrans soon acquiring an approximately 180,000-square-foot building that offers 157,000 square feet of office space and 23,000 square feet of retail space at present. The building is located at the Gateway at Millbrae Station, next to a transit center serving SamTrans, Caltrain and BART.

SamTrans will soon acquire the building through a lease-to-purchase agreement, with an estimated cost of $126 million. A SamTrans press release stated that the building is one of several in a transit-oriented development located on property owned by BART. The project is proposed to have a 99-year ground lease with BART. The site developer will pay for and complete all tenant improvements prior to move-in. The expected time frame is 12-15 months.

This project is a transit-oriented development that perfectly combines the SamTrans’ mission and space needs with the desires of employees to be adjacent to transit and amenities.

Gateway at Millbrae Station is one of the largest intermodal stations on the west coast and was developed by Republic Urban Properties in conjunction with The Core Companies. The development features a new transit-oriented community that offers market rate, veteran and affordable housing, modern offices and walkable retail, dining, services, a hotel and ample outdoor space. The property is adjacent to the Millbrae BART and Caltrain Station, which is also served by SamTrans routes ECR and 292.

https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/samtrans...e-station.html

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Santa Clara, next to Levi's Stadium






















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The specs for 3723 Haven Ave:
- 7 floors, 96 ft
- 163 room hotel operated by Moxy Hotel by Marriott
- Parking for 129 cars

The site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kxACh3ntftaVoegw7

New Renderings For Moxy Hotel At 3723 Haven Avenue In Menlo Park



BY: YIMBY TEAM 4:30 AM ON JANUARY 8, 2024

New renderings have been revealed for a hotel proposed at 3723 Haven Avenue in Menlo Park. The project proposal includes the development of a seven-story hotel with parking. The hotel will replace a non-medical office budding on the site.

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Per the design analysis in the submitted application, the front façade of the building is divided into five vertical slices. The base of the building is set back a minimum of twenty feet from the property line, and further, a Loggia provides relief, rain protection and shade for the ground floor coffee shop. A majority of the façade is set back an additional ten feet from the base of the building to provide vertical relief. The façade is characterized by different punched window types, storefront glazing as well as different materials in each vertical section. The roof line is staggered to provide interest, and a large tower element punctuates the entrance to the hotel.

https://sfyimby.com/2024/01/new-rend...enlo-park.html

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The specs for 439 Eccles Ave:
- 7 floors, 146 ft
- 300,000 sq ft of office space
- Parking for 448 cars and 23 bicycles

The site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oaV6Lecjb4zhn4Bj8

New Labs Proposed For 439 Eccles Avenue In South San Francisco



BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON FEBRUARY 14, 2024

New renderings have been revealed for a seven-story life sciences lab at 439 Eccles Avenue in South San Francisco, San Mateo County. The city’s Planning Commission will review the project details tomorrow evening. Property owner Vigilant Holdings is partnering with SmartLabs to seek entitlements to redevelop the site.

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DGA is the project architect. Illustrations show the labs will be wrapped with a curtain-wall skin. Balconies and soffits will be enriched with natural wood paneling and planters. In contrast, the garage will have cement plaster and metal mesh fins to promote air circulation.

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The 2.6-acre property is located between Forbes Boulevard and Oyster Point Boulevard. The property is close to Gateway of Pacific V at 475 Eccles Avenue. Construction is moving forward on the two office labs and a garage for BioMed Realty and Blackstone’s multi-structure life sciences community.

https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/new-labs...francisco.html