Articles by Andrew Nelson

gRED Center aerial view, rendering by CannonDesign and Foster + Partners

Meeting Tomorrow for Genentech gRED Center, South San Francisco

5:30 am on September 2, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The South San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tomorrow evening for the first phase of the Genentech campus redevelopment in South San Francisco, San Mateo County. The proposal would expand the company’s presence in the East Side neighborhood, where it helped kick off one of the nation’s most significant industrial and life science hubs. The proposal is dubbed the Genentech Early Research and Development Center, i.e., the gRED Center.

5035 International Boulevard, image via Google Street View

Permits Filed For 5035 International Boulevard in Melrose, Oakland

4:30 am on September 2, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Permits have been filed for a residential infill at 5035 International Boulevard in the small neighborhood of Melrose, East Oakland. The proposal seeks to construct a five-story apartment complex with 38 dwelling units. Oakland-based LCD…

85 West Portal Avenue aerial view, rendering by Handel Architects

Increased Plans For 85 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco

5:30 am on September 1, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Increased plans have been filed for 85 West Portal Avenue in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood. The proposal now seeks to replace the vacant theater with a 12-story mixed-use complex with 172 rental apartments above ground-floor retail and a basement garage. DM Development is overseeing the application on behalf of the property owner, Empire West Portal LLC.

Agrihood Townhomes pedestrian view, illustration by Steinberg Hart

Meeting Tomorrow For Agrihood Townhomes, Santa Clara

5:00 am on September 1, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The Santa Clara Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tomorrow evening for a downscaled component at 1816 Worthington Circle within the Agrihood project in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County. The application now seeks to add 44 townhomes to a site previously approved for a 16-unit multi-family apartment complex. The Core Companies is responsible for the development.

3300 Geary Boulevard establishing view, illustration by Elevation Architects

Renderings Revealed For 3300 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco

5:30 am on August 31, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Updated renderings have been revealed for the expanded plans at 3300 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s Laurel Heights neighborhood. The eight-story proposal will replace three structures with 89 for-sale apartments and ground-floor retail. San Jose-based Five Stars Investment LLC is listed as the property owner.

2918 Mission Street, rendering via Cresleigh Homes

Construction Underway At 2918 Mission Street, San Francisco

5:00 am on August 31, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is currently underway at the former historic laundromat at 2918 Mission Street in San Francisco’s Mission District. Crews are moving ahead with the foundation, and the structure is expected to start rising next year. Local developer Cresleigh Homes is the project owner.

1 Hayward Avenue, rendering by Haonan Studio

Townhouse Development Proposed at 1 Hayward Avenue, San Mateo

5:30 am on August 30, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Plans have been published for a townhouse-style development at 1 Hayward Avenue in San Mateo, San Mateo County. The proposal would replace three single-story duplexes with ten larger residential units above a shared garage. DNL Real Estate Development is the property owner responsible for the development.

741 South Winchester Boulevard, rendering by Lowney Architecture

CEQA Exemption For 741 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose

5:30 am on August 29, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

City staff granted an exemption from the State environmental review process for a proposed seven-story apartment at 741 South Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, Santa Clara County. The CEQA exemption was granted through the Housing Accountability Act and the Builder’s Remedy provision, streamlining the planning process for 264 residential units. San Rafael-based SyRes Properties submitted the application.

3400 Laguna Street front view, rendering by HKIT Architects

Increased Plans For Julia Morgan-designed Retirement Community in Marina District, San Francisco

5:30 am on August 28, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Increased plans have been filed for the Julia Morgan-designed retirement community at 3400 Laguna Street in San Francisco’s Marina District. The latest application now seeks to add an eight-story complex behind the landmarked three-story brick facility designed by the famous Beaux-Arts architect. Heritage on the Marina and Sequoia Living are jointly responsible for the application.

2480-2740 Hecker Pass residential house style elevations, illustration by Ripley Designs

Environmental Review Progress For 2480-2740 Hecker Pass, Gilroy

4:30 am on August 28, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The City of Gilroy has published the Draft Environmental Impact Report for a suburban development at 2480-2740 Hecker Pass in Gilroy, Santa Clara County. The proposal would add 116 single-family houses to a 24-acre property on the outskirts of town while demolishing the South Hoey Barn. Carlsbad-based developer Mana Investment is the project sponsor.

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