Proposal for a new residential infill project has been under consideration for development at 660 University Avenue in Palo Alto. The project proposal includes the development of a new four-story apartment complex.
Mountain View-based Smith Development is the project sponsor. KSH Architects is responsible for the designs.
660 University Avenue from across the Avenue by Byron Street, rendering by KSH Architects
The scope of work includes the development of a new four-story residential project rising 55 feet. The residential complex will yield a total built-up area spanning an area of 93,800 square feet, with 39,800 square feet for housing, 37,800 square feet for parking, and 9,110 square feet for ground-level office space. Of the 63 proposed apartments, 13 will be designated as affordable housing. Apartment types will vary with 48 studios, 12 one-bedrooms, and three two-bedrooms. Parking will be provided for 79 cars and roughly a hundred bicycles.
660 University Avenue overlooking Byron Street, rendering by KSH Architects
As covered previously, the complex will bring four floors of housing above two levels of basement parking. The exterior will be articulated with a collage of wood paneling, horizontal siding, board-formed concrete, and wood slats. BKF will be consulting as the civil engineer, and The Guzzardo Partnership will be the landscape architect.
660 University Avenue seen from Middlefield Road, rendering by KSH Architects
Demolition will be required for two commercial buildings and surface parking. The half-acre parcel is located on University Avenue extending between Byron Street and Middlefield Road. The site is close to several apartment buildings, homes, offices, and community spaces. 525 University Avenue, the tallest building in the city, is just a couple blocks to the west.
A Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting has been scheduled today, at March 12, 2025 at 06:00 pm. The details for joining the meeting can be found here. Construction is expected to last around 23 months from groundbreaking to completion.
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