Articles by Andrew Nelson

Oak Hill Apartments aerial view, rendering by SVA Architects

Public Comment Starts for Affordable Housing in San Quentin, Marin County

5:30 am on February 28, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is under review that would increase the housing stock of the unincorporated community of San Quentin fivefold. Education Housing Partners and Eden Housing have proposed Oak Hill Apartments, an entirely affordable complex with 250 new apartments across two structures on the hilly 8.3-acre property. The proposal, located around 101 Sir Francis Drive Boulevard, is the largest affordable project in Marin County in roughly 50 years.

Meeting for Magnolia Village in Larkspur, Marin County

5:00 am on February 28, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for tonight to review plans for the townhome infill at 1133-1169 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, Marin County. Magnolia Village will create twenty new homes, including some affordable housing, and a new home for Rustic Bakery. Edge Development Group is the project developer.

1666 7th Street pedestrian view, rendering by MWA Architects

Concrete Rising for Affordable Housing at 1666 7th Street, West Oakland

5:30 am on February 27, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is starting to go vertical for the five-story affordable housing project at 1666 7th Street in West Oakland, Alameda County. The development, dubbed 7th and Campbell, is now one level closer to having 79 apartments with community space above a new restaurant and grocery store. Oakland & the World Enterprises is the project sponsor, led by the former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown.

2037 Durant Avenue, image via Google Street View

Pre-Application for Eight-Story Infill at 2037 Durant Avenue, Downtown Berkeley

5:00 am on February 27, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A pre-application has been filed to replace a single-story auto body shop with eight stories of housing and retail at 2037 Durant Avenue, three blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, Alameda County. The filing would create 74 new apartments, including some affordable housing. Studio KDA is responsible for the application.

1213 Capuchino Avenue establishing view, rendering by Antonio M. Brandi

Design Review for Housing at 1213 Capuchino Avenue, Burlingame

5:30 am on February 26, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Burlingame Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for a six-unit apartment infill at 1213 Capuchino Avenue by Broadway in Burlingame, San Mateo County. The four-story proposal would replace a single-unit residence by the retail-rich street.

1900 Kirkwood Avenue aerial overview, illustration by Jackson Liles Architecture

Plans for SF Market at 1900 Kirkwood Avenue, Bayview-Hunters Point, San Francisco

5:00 am on February 26, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The project profile application has been filed for a new SF Market Campus in San Francisco’s Bayview–Hunters Point community. The single-story warehouse building will provide modern facilities for the non-profit wholesale produce market. Jackson Liles Architecture is responsible for the design.

Outdated illustration for 2300 Ellsworth Street, rendering by Stanley Saitowitz Natomas Architects

New Plans for 2300 Ellsworth Street in Southside, Berkeley

5:30 am on February 25, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A new planning application has been filed for a seven-story apartment infill at 2300 Ellsworth Street in Southside, Berkeley. The updated proposal will preserve the historic facade along 2300 Ellsworth Street while increasing unit sizes above. The project, filed by Riaz Capital, is now expecting to create 69 apartments directly across from the UC Berkeley Campus.

8055 Collins Drive hero view, rendering by SM2Design

Pre-Application Filed for 8055 Collins Drive by The Coliseum, Oakland

5:30 am on February 24, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A pre-application has been filed for an eight-story mixed-use infill at 8055 Collins Drive by the Coliseum in Oakland, Alameda County. The plans fit in the southern edge of the Coliseum Area Specific Plan, which would convert the sprawling area around the soon-to-close home to the Oakland Athletics into an urban district. Construction Resource Center led by Len Turner is listed as responsible for the application as the property owner.

430 Green Street front view, illustration by SIA Consulting

Plans Filed for 430 Green Street, North Beach, San Francisco

5:00 am on February 24, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New plans have been filed for a four-story residential infill at 430 Green Street in North Beach, San Francisco. The plans will replace an existing single-story structure with a two-family apartment building. Ms. Yunzhen Xu is listed as the property owner.

Marriott TowneSuites Hotel at 495 West San Carlos Street, rendering by BDE Architecture

Vertical Construction Imminent for Keystone Marriott by Diridon Station, San Jose

5:30 am on February 23, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Urban Catalyst is preparing for vertical construction on Keystone, their extended-stay hotel at 495 West San Carlos Street in San Jose by Diridon Station. The eight-story Marriott TowneSuites Hotel is the only of its type under construction in the city, responding to demand from the city’s construction industry, conferences, and concerts. Completion is expected by 2025.

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