Articles by Andrew Nelson


465 Grove Street aerial view, rendering by NC2 Studio

Permit Filed for 465 Grove Street, Hayes Valley, San Francisco

The Conditional Use Authorization permit has been filed by the developers for 465 Grove Street, with plans for a new mixed-use building in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. The proposal will demolish the existing Days Inn Hotel and a neighboring residential structure along Grove Street. Construction will include replacements for the housing, SRO rooms, and expand the hotel function on-site from 36 to 100 guest rooms.

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3550 El Camino Real, rendering by VMWP

Meeting Today for Clara Gardens, Affordable Housing at 3550 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

Today, Santa Clara’s Development Review Hearing is scheduled to review plans for Clara Gardens, a fully affordable residential complex at 3550 El Camino Real. The housing proposal will preserve an existing hotel and replace surface parking with a seven-story apartment building. Berkeley-based RCD Housing is responsible for the project as the property owner.

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The Poor House Bistro turning from West San Carlos Street to Barack Obama Boulevard, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Poor House Bistro Moves for Google Downtown West Masterplan

The Victorian-era home to Poor House Bistro has been moved from 91 South Autumn Street to 317 West St. John Street in Little Italy, San Jose. The relocation comes ahead of Downtown West, Google’s massive plans to redevelop the low-density area surrounding Diridon Station with high-density offices, housing, and retail. Project site maps indicate 91 South Autumn Street will be replaced with an office building.

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