Articles by Andrew Nelson

Hallidie Building seen from the Crocker Galleria POPOS, image by author

AIASF Opens Center for Architecture + Design in Historic San Francisco Building

5:00 am on September 12, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The American Institute of Architects, San Francisco, opened its new headquarters and the Center for Architecture + Design last Friday at 140 Sutter Street in downtown San Francisco. The civic-minded institution will provide a new cultural hub for lectures, events, and film screenings inside the historic Hallidie Building. Aidlin Darling Design, a San Francisco-based architecture firm, is responsible for the interior design, working alongside a team of collaborators.

1919 Webster Street establishing view, rendering by Gensler

In-Person Meeting Wednesday for 1919 Webster Street, Downtown Oakland

5:30 am on September 11, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Oakland Planning Commission has scheduled an in-person meeting to review plans for a 17-story office tower at 1919 Webster Street in Downtown Oakland, Alameda County. The proposal is a roughly 9-story reduction from the initial office plans for the central location, reflecting the cooling climate for office space in the Bay Area. Ellis Partners is responsible for the application.

Belmont Village Senior Housing at Bishop Ranch 1A, design by HKIT Architects

Construction Tops Out for Belmont Village Senior Living, San Ramon

5:00 am on September 11, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Construction has topped out for the five-story affordable Belmont Village Senior Living at Bishop Ranch 1A in San Ramon, Contra Costa County. The project, addressed at 6151 Bollinger Canyon Road, is the first in a massive 600-acre masterplan led by Sunset Development to transform a car-oriented office campus into a walkable city with 4,500 homes, parks, and shops. Belmont Village Senior Housing is the project sponsor, and Sunset Development is the property owner.

2655 The Alameda, rendering by Kenneth Rodrigues and Partners

Santa Clara Approves Flatiron Housing for 2655 The Alameda

5:30 am on September 10, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The City of Santa Clara has approved plans for a new flat-iron apartment complex to rise at 2655 The Alameda. The low-rise project will rise over the southern edge of the Santa Clara University campus. Kapital Partners is the project applicant.

1010 91st Avenue, image via Google Street View

Permits Filed for Church Parking-to-Housing at 1010 91st Avenue, Oakland

5:00 am on September 10, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New permits have been filed for a three-story apartment complex at 1010 91st Avenue in East Oakland, Alameda County. The proposal will replace some existing surface parking next to a church with eight homes. Lily of the Valley Christian Center is listed as the property owner.

2100 Mission Street corner view, rendering by Leavitt Architecture

Demolition Complete For 2100 Mission Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on September 9, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Demolition work has cleared away the single-story commercial store at 2100 Mission Street in San Francisco’s Mission District. The site, at the corner of 17th Street, will soon be replaced with a six-story apartment complex above retail. The Toboni Group is the project applicant.

Affordable Housing for 180 Jones Street, Tenderloin, San Francisco

5:30 am on September 8, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Construction has topped out for the nine-story residential infill at 180 Jones Street in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. The development replaced a surface parking lot with 70 units of affordable housing. The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is the project sponsor.

419 4th Street, rendering by Lowney Arch

Minor Increase For 419 4th Street, Oakland

5:00 am on September 8, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New plans have been filed with a minor residential capacity increase for 419 4th Street in Oakland, Alameda County. The revisions will not increase the size or design of the eight-story building, rising in the city’s waterfront Jack London Square neighborhood. Smart Growth is the project owner.

Harbor View Park via Alameda Marina LLC, rendering by Robert Becker

Alameda Marina Townhomes Open

5:30 am on September 7, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Landsea Homes has announced the opening of Alameda Marina, a new townhome development along the Alameda waterfront facing Oakland. The project is part of a master plan that has reshaped the 43-acre area of former low-slung buildings and surface parking with townhomes, an apartment complex, and new public open space. Landsea has launched sales, with units starting under a million dollars.

261 Broad Street, rendering by Schaub Li Architects

Permits Filed for 261 Broad Street in San Francisco

5:00 am on September 7, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New permits have been filed for a two-story residential care facility at 261 Broad Street in Oceanview, San Francisco. The plan will replace a single-family home with a 12-bedroom center. Merced Residential Care is the project applicant.

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