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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