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Caltrain San Francisco Railyards high-residential variant, illustration by Prologis

5:30 am on March 12, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Deep Dive Into Caltrain’s San Francisco Railyards Redevelopment

Preliminary plans have been submitted for the potential redevelopment of the Caltrain San Francisco Railyards at 4th and King Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The trove of documents filed earlier this week shows a few variants for transforming the 18.6-acre property into a high-density extension of the city’s urban environment, with the tallest tower potentially reaching 850 feet. The plan is a joint venture with Prologis and Caltrain.

2263 Calle Del Mundo Project Rendering, image by BAR Architects

Large Housing Complex at 2263 Calle Del Mundo in Santa Clara Lands New Funding

5:00 am on March 12, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A new housing development located at 2263 to 2303 Calle Del Mundo in the South Bay city of Santa Clara recently secured a major new loan to aid in the property’s construction. Developers Ensemble Real Estate Investments and Rethink Development originally brought the project before community review in 2019, but are still short of construction. The new infusion of 150 million is expected to help see the project forward.

2276 Shattuck Avenue ground view, rendering by Studio KDA

Meeting Tomorrow For 2276 Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley

5:30 am on March 11, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board is scheduled to review plans tomorrow evening about a mixed-use proposal for 2276 Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County. The proposal looks to adaptively reuse the Morse Block with an additional 15 floors. Laksh Lakireddy of Vindium Real Estate is listed as the property owner, filing through Pasand Courtyard LLC.

300 Redding Road Ground-Breaking Ceremony, image via AlphaX RE Capital

Expedited Townhome Project Breaks Ground at 300 Redding Road in Campbell

5:00 am on March 11, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A new townhome project broke ground last week on a small project site located at 300 Redding Road in Campbell, Santa Clara County. The groundbreaking of this project marks the first construction implemented using a 2023 California state law allowing the fast-tracking of this type of development.

6518 San Pablo Avenue, rendering by Design Manou

Reduced Plans Approved For 6518 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

4:30 am on March 11, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The Oakland Planning Department has approved plans for a narrow mixed-use infill at 6518 San Pablo Avenue in North Oakland, Alameda County. The proposal looks to add ten apartments behind a street-facing storefront. Design Manou is the project architect and applicant, filing through Farmy Zero LLC.

Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing aerial view, rendering by KieranTimberlake

Construction Starts on 23-Story UC Berkeley Dorms, Will Become City’s Tallest

5:30 am on March 10, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is now underway for the 23-story Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing complex at 2200 Bancroft Way in Southside, Berkeley. The project is set to become the tallest building in Berkeley, surpassing a 55-year-old office building, but still shorter than the landmark Sather Tower clock tower. UC Berkeley Capital Strategies is responsible for the development.

2298 Durant Avenue, image via Google Street View

Plans Decrease For 2298 Durant Avenue in Southside, Berkeley

5:00 am on March 10, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Updated plans have been filed for a seven-story apartment complex at 2298 Durant Avenue in Southside, Berkeley. The preliminary application indicates a reduced vision for the residential infill just one block away from the UC Berkeley campus. Valiance Capital is listed as the property owner.

El Cerrito Plaza TOD Parcel A South view with the courtyard, rendering by Pyatok

Construction Underway For El Cerrito Plaza BART Development

5:30 am on March 9, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Foundation work is underway for the first phase of the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station transit-oriented development in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County. Crews are currently working on the six-story affordable housing complex at 515 Richmond Street, designed by PYATOK. The master plan is a joint venture with Holliday Development, Related California, and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates.

Outdated 1055 Texas Street four-story iteration, rendering by RdK Consulting

Updated Plans For 1053-1055 Texas Street on Potrero Hill, San Francisco

5:00 am on March 9, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Preliminary plans have been filed for two five-story apartments at 1053-1055 Texas Street on Potrero Hill, San Francisco. The update calls for a steep reduction in residential capacity compared to previously covered plans, from a potential 25 units to just six apartments. TM Build LLC is listed as the property owner.

401 1st Avenue establishing view, rendering by REgroup

Updated Plans Filed For 401 1st Avenue in Upper Land Park, Sacramento

5:30 am on March 8, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been published for a townhouse-style development at 401 1st Avenue in Upper Land Park, Sacramento. The project is looking to create 38 stand-alone houses across the property, a reduction in residential capacity compared to the former apartment-style plans. Nathan Cunningham of N8 Community is the developer, filing through 401 1st Ave, LLC.

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