Articles by Andrew Nelson

Terrace of Lafayette aerial view, rendering by KTGY Architects

Twelve Years After Proposal, Terrace of Lafayette Approval Upheld by Court

The California Supreme Court has rejected an appeal for the Terrace of Lafayette apartment project, clearing the path for constructing 315 new homes in Lafayette, Contra Costa County. The development, around twelve years in the making, will reshape an empty 22 acres of land ​​overlooking Highway 24 toward the region’s iconic natural landmark, Mount Diablo. The O’Brien Land Company is responsible for the application.

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5200 Broadway looking along Clifton Street, rendering by Mithun

Meeting Today for Former CCA Campus at 5200 Broadway in Oakland

The Oakland Planning Commission is scheduled to review reduced plans for the former Oakland Campus for the California College of Arts at 5200 Broadway in Rockridge, Alameda County. The residential capacity has been reduced from 510 to 448 units while preserving the Treadwell Estate with Macky Hall, and the Carriage House. Emerald Fund and Equity Community Builders are the project sponsors.

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1998 Shattuck Avenue, rendering by Trachtenberg Architects

Demolition Permits for 1974-1998 Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley

Zoning permits have been filed to demolish five properties ahead of construction for the 28-story residential tower at 1974-1998 Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County. The addresses include 1950, 1974, 1984, 1998 Shattuck Avenue, and 2071 University Avenue. The property, extending along Shattuck from University Avenue to Berkeley Way, is set to become the tallest tower in Berkeley, rising 317 feet tall, higher than the UC Berkeley Campanile Tower. NX Ventures is the project developer.

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1699 & 1701 Bayshore Highway west aerial view, rendering by Perkins&Will

Foundation Underway at 1699 Old Bayshore Highway in Burlingame

Demolition and foundation work has started for the three-structure life sciences project at 1699-1701 Old Bayshore Highway in Burlingame, San Mateo County. During a site visit late last week, YIMBY captured the active construction project with concrete mixing trucks coming and going. Once complete, the development will be the first new life science project along the city’s waterfront just south of SFO. Helios Real Estate Partners and King Street Properties are collaborating with the project as joint developers.

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