Articles by Andrew Nelson

282 South Market Street rendering, courtesy the San Jose EIR

Futuristic Tower Planned for 282 South Market Street, Downtown San Jose

The Sobrato Organization is planning a 295-foot office building for 282 South Market Street in Downtown San Jose. The project is in the news following the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) publication, with updated numbers and positive indications for its development. Sobrato’s plans would transform the parking lot in the city center into an active hub for the growing city.

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921 Howard Street, rendering courtesy Perry Architects

2013 Mayoral Directive Fast-Tracks Permits for 921 Howard Street, SoMa, San Francisco

Recent demolition permits have been filed to make way for a mixed-use 18-story tower at 921 Howard Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The permits receive prioritization thanks to the 2013 Executive Directive #13-01, signed by the late Mayor Edwin Lee. The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is the property owner and is overseeing that all 203 units will be sold as affordable housing.

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730 I Street hotel building hero view, rendering courtesy De Bartolo + Rimanic Design Studio

Permits Approved for New Hotel at 730 I Street, Downtown Sacramento

Planning permits have been approved for a new eight-story hotel at 730 I Street in Downtown Sacramento, along with the rehabilitation of a Mid-Century modern office structure. The development, dubbed ‘The Hardin,’ would open a 179-key AC Hotel Marriott two blocks from the Golden 1 Center sports stadium and six blocks from the State Capitol. The American Hospitality Services and Sacramento-based Miry Development through 730 I Street Investors LLC are responsible for the project.

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2119 Castro Street, rendering courtesy Schaub Ly Architects

Permits Filed for New Building at 2119-2121 Castro Street, Noe Valley, San Francisco

Permits have been filed for a new three-story residential building to be constructed at 2119 Castro Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco. The development will double the site’s household capacity, from one to two. The thirty-foot structure will yield 4,715 square feet, mostly uniform around 1,100 square feet across the three floors and basement. Modern Construction Inc. will be in charge of putting the building together.

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