Articles by Andrew Nelson

530-625 South Broadway Avenue roughly outlined in white by SFYIMBY, image via Google Satellite

Application Filed for 345-Unit Bay Point Development, Contra Costa County

5:00 am on May 1, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

An application has been filed requesting land use and development permits for a new mixed-use development nearby BART at 530-625 South Broadway Avenue, as part of the Orbisonia Heights project in Bay Point, Contra Costa County. The project will yield 345 units, retail, and a library to be built across three phases. The project developer and application have not been revealed, though the city did share a solicitation request years ago.

530 Sansome Street evening view, rendering by SOM

New Renderings Revealed for Related’s 530 Sansome Street Tower, Financial District, San Francisco

5:30 am on April 30, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been revealed for the 19-story mixed-use tower proposed for 530 Sansome Street in the Financial District of San Francisco. Proposed just a block from the Transamerica Pyramid, the new high-rise would demolish two buildings, retaining the function of an existing low-rise fire station and produce 200 new hotel guest rooms. Related is sponsoring the project through EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC with the San Francisco Bureau of Real Estate and the San Francisco Fire Department.

80 Saratoga Avenue existing structure, image via Google Street View

Affordable Housing Proposed for 80 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara

5:00 am on April 30, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Pre-application permits have been filed for a new six-story 100% affordable housing complex at 80 Saratoga Avenue in Santa Clara. The proposal features 209 new residential units with parking. The Silicon Valley YMCA is listed as the project applicant. Senate Bill 35 will be used to speed up the review process thanks to the proximity to a major transit stop.

125 3rd Street St. Regis Hotel from Moscone Center, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Number 36: St. Regis Hotel at 125 3rd Street, SoMa, San Francisco

5:30 am on April 29, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

The St. Regis Museum Tower rises 484 feet over Yerba Buena Gardens to be the 36th tallest tower in the Bay Area planned or built. The mixed-use building has added 260 hotel rooms and 102 residential units to the San Francisco housing market in SoMa, along with the Museum for the African Diaspora. Skidmore Owings & Merrill is responsible for the design.

2400 Filbert Street via Levy Design Partners

Development Permits Approved for 2400 Filbert Street, McClymonds, Oakland

5:00 am on April 29, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Development permits have been approved for a residential project at 2400 Filbert Street in McClymonds, West Oakland. The proposal will replace a low-density commercial structure with 87 new apartments, including affordable units, for the Oakland housing market. TNP Real Estate Investments is responsible for the plan.

600 South 1st Street new rendering hero view, C2K Architects

New Renderings for 600 South 1st Street, Downtown San Jose

5:30 am on April 28, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been released ahead of today’s hearing with the San Jose Planning Director for Garden Gate Tower at 600 South 1st Street in Downtown San Jose. The proposed high-rise will have 23 floors, adding 336 residential units to the San Jose housing market above four commercial retail spaces. The London-based project owner, Scape, is behind an addendum request for a shorter project with more units. Scape specializes in the design of student dormitories.

2800 Geary Boulevard corner view, rendering via ELEVATIONarchitects

Planning Commission To Review 2800 Geary Boulevard, Presidio Heights, San Francisco

5:00 am on April 28, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Commission is expected to approve HOME-SF authorization for a six-story mixed-use building with some affordable housing at 2800 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights planning neighborhood. The San Franciso-based Shamrock Real Estate Co. is the project owner.

India Basin Big Green Park, rendering by Steelblue

India Basin Development Activity in San Francisco Planning Department

5:30 am on April 27, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

A recent planning application has shown activity for the mixed-use India Basin masterplan around 700 Innes Avenue in Bayview/Hunters Point, San Francisco. The Phase planning application has been submitted for review, stating that the multi-phase project will provide up to 1,575 new residential units, 209,100 square feet of commercial/retail space, 24.5 acres of open space, and parking for 1,800 vehicles and 1,575 bicycles. India Basin is a joint development between BUILD and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

2904 Corvin Drive construction update, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Affordable Housing Nearly Complete for 2904 Corvin Drive, Santa Clara

5:00 am on April 27, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Contractors have nearly finished installing the facade for a new affordable housing project at 2904 Corvin Drive, located in the Lawrence Station Area Plan in Santa Clara. The five-story building will yield 77,430 square feet of residential space with 143 affordable micro-units designed for single occupancy. Mayers Architecture is the design architect, with Lowney Architecture servicing as the architect of record.

Brooklyn Basin with Lake Merritt in the background, rendering courtesy EK

845 Embarcadero Under Construction, Parcel A Rising in Brooklyn Basin, Oakland

5:30 am on April 26, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Recent photographs show significant progress has been made in phase one of the waterfront Brooklyn Basin development in Oakland since the last site visit by SFYIMBY. Groundbreaking has occurred for 845 Embarcadero, wood is rising for Parcel A, and a platform for future pedestrian space by Parcel J is taking shape. Oakland-based Signature Development Group is developing the project, with joint financing from Signature, China-based Zarsion Holdings Group, and Reynolds & Brown.

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