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2012 Berkeley Way pictured this May, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Largest Affordable Housing Project in Berkeley Opens at 2012 Berkeley Way

5:30 am on November 2, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

The largest affordable housing project in Berkeley opened its doors last week with an official ceremony for the Berkeley Way Apartments at 2012 Berkeley Way. The event launched the opening of low-income and permanent supportive units and the Hope Center, which now provides supportive services for residents and the community in the downtown urban center, with BART and AC Transit both nearby. The project is a joint venture with BRIDGE Housing and BFHP.

2190 Shattuck Avenue, rendering by Trachtenberg Architects

New Renderings for 2190 Shattuck Avenue, Downtown Berkeley

5:30 am on November 1, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been published for the 25-story mixed-use building at 2190 Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County. The project will create some low-slung commercial structures with 326 apartments and street-level retail. Landmark Properties is sponsoring the project for property owner PGIM Real Estate.

2480 Bancroft Way, rendering courtesy Studio KDA

Plans Revealed for 2480 Bancroft Way in Southside, Berkeley

5:00 am on November 1, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Studio KDA has revealed to YIMBY new detailed plans for an eight-story mixed-use apartment building at 2480 Bancroft Way in Southside, Berkeley. The infill will produce 28 new homes across from the UC Berkeley Campus and near Telegraph Avenue. The team has submitted a pre-application to secure a streamlined approval process with Senate Bill 330.

99 Ocean Avenue aerial perspective from above Ocean Avenue and Cayuga Avenue, rendering by RG Architecture

Presidio Bay Ventures Talks with YIMBY about Ventana Residences in San Francisco

5:30 am on October 31, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is moving forward quickly for the Ventana Residences at 99 Ocean Avenue in Balboa Park, San Francisco. The team is expecting to open the site by March of 2023, becoming the largest HOME-SF Project built in the city. Speaking with YIMBY, Presidio Bay Ventures Managing Director Cyrus Sanandaji shared how the firm achieved this and why Ventana could not be repeated now.

1708 Harmon Street seen from Harmon Street and King Street, rendering by Kodama Diseno Architects

Senior Affordable Housing Proposed for 1708 Harmon Street, South Berkeley

5:00 am on October 31, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

The pre-application has been filed for a five-story senior affordable housing project at 1708 Harmon Street in South Berkeley, Alameda County. The proposal will create 80 units just a few blocks from the Ashby BART Station. The Community Housing Development Organization of North Richmond is responsible for the application.

3050 International Boulevard, rendering by PYATOK Architects

Affordable Housing and Native Health Center for 3050 International Boulevard in Fruitvale, Oakland

5:00 am on October 30, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

The City of Oakland has published updated environmental documents for a seven-story mixed-use development at 3050 International Boulevard in Fruitvale, Oakland. The project will reshape a 0.75-acre vacant lot with 76 units of affordable housing and dedicated space for the Native American Health Center. Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is responsible for the application.

100 Callan Street establishing view, rendering by BDE Architecture

Construction Starts for Centro Callan Apartments in San Leandro

5:30 am on October 29, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Construction has started for a five-story mixed-use addition at 100 Callan Street in Old San Leandro, Alameda County. Once complete, the structure will contain nearly two hundred homes, a Sprouts grocery store, Union Bank, and other retail space. The project is a joint venture with the Martin Group, Sansome Pacific Properties, and STARS REI.

250 Church Street showcasing the narrow corner view, rendering by Kerman Morris Architects

New Renderings for 250 Church Street in The Castro, San Francisco

5:00 am on October 29, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been revealed for a seven-story residential infill at 250 Church Street in the Castro, San Francisco. The project will create 20 homes and ground floor retail. Kerman Morris Architects is now responsible for the design.

1510 Webster Street evening view, rendering by oWow

Official Groundbreaking for 1510 Webster Street Tower in Downtown Oakland

5:30 am on October 28, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

oWow has officially broken ground on what will become the tallest timber building on the West Coast. The developer held a ceremony yesterday afternoon at 1510 Webster Street in Downtown Oakland, with members of the project team, the community, and city officials in attendance. The project will rise 19 floors with over two hundred homes. Speaking with YIMBY, oWow President Andrew Ball shared the company’s ambitious timeline for completion in 16 months.

SFUSD Mission Bay School northeast view, rendering by DLR Group

Groundbreaking for Mission Bay School in San Francisco

5:00 am on October 28, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

The official groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday morning for the Mission Bay Pre-K and Elementary School in Mission Bay, San Francisco. The event was attended by the project team, students, children, and Mayor London Breed. The school will reshape a 2.5-acre site and host up to 550 students for the San Francisco Unified School District.

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