Articles by Andrew Nelson


8 Almaden Boulevard beside the Hotel De Anza, rendering by C2K Architects

Court Upholds 19-Story Moxy Hotel in Downtown San Jose

The California State Court of Appeal has rejected a request by the Preservation Action Council of San Jose that would have prevented the construction of a hotel at 8 North Almaden Boulevard in Downtown San Jose. The proposal aims to replace a vacant parking lot with a 19-story Moxy Hotel immediately next to the historic Hotel De Anza, the main source of the contention. KT Urban is the project developer.

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Mission Bay Block 9 and Block 9A update, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Starts for Affordable Condos at Mission Bay Block 9A, San Francisco

While facade installation is finishing up for Mission Bay Block 9, construction has officially started for the fully-affordable condominiums at Block 9A in Mission Bay, San Francisco. Both projects will bring new affordable housing to the city. Block 9 is dedicated to formerly homeless individuals, and Block 9A will sell 148 affordable condominiums opening by 2024.

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1401 Folsom Street, rendering by RG Architecture

Preliminary Project Assessment for 1401 Folsom Street in SoMa, San Francisco

The City of San Francisco planning department has published its preliminary project assessment for 1401 Folsom Street, establishing that it is generally consistent with the area plan while pointing to a few points to readjust. The project is a seven-story residential infill in the SoMa at the corner of Folsom and 10th street, five blocks from the Civic Center BART Station. RG-Architecture is responsible for the application.

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