Articles by Gabriel Clark-Clough

3000 Bowers Avenue Front Rendering, image by Arc Tec

Approvals Issued for Office Project at 3000 Bowers Avenue in Santa Clara

5:00 am on April 15, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Multiple approvals have come through for a new office project located at 3000 Bowers Avenue in Santa Clara. The first major approval is a CEQA Notice of Determination, which concludes the project’s environmental review requirements. Additionally, an architectural review permit has been approved for the site, certifying the structural and aesthetic considerations of the project. Final construction considerations remain, but these approvals are highly encouraging towards the project’s development.

The Orchards landscaped pathways, illustration by WHA

The Orchards Project in San Ramon to Proceed Despite Opposition

5:30 am on April 10, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Earlier this week, the San Ramon City Council voted unanimously to reject an appeal that would have halted redevelopment of the former Chevron office park site along Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon. The proposed 144-acre redevelopment would bring more than 2,500 new units of housing to the site, a significant increase for a city of less than 100,000 residents.

2138 Kittredge Street establishing view, rendering by Niles Bolton Associates

Final Design Review Application Submitted for 2138 Kittredge Street in Berkeley

5:00 am on April 9, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A final application was submitted for design review of a proposed project at 2138 Kittredge Street in Berkeley. The eight-story residential proposal, brought by The Austin Group, was first reported on by SF YIMBY in August of 2024, and a previous design review meeting was held in August of 2025. Since then, developers have remained consistent in their exterior designs, with only minor modifications made to the interior layout. The final design review application will approve these changes.

2298 Durant Avenue Massing, image by Studio

Zoning Permits Filed for 2298 Durant Avenue in Berkeley

5:00 am on April 8, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

New permits were filed earlier this month for a proposed development at 2298 Durant Avenue in Berkeley. The site’s owners, Valiance Capital, came forward in March with revised plans to build a seven-story apartment building on the site. The zoning permits filed this month will require city approval to change the existing non-residential property into a 45-unit mid-rise.

1135 East Santa Clara Street, image by Lowney Architecture

Affordable Housing Moves Forward at 1135 East Santa Clara Street in San Jose

4:30 am on April 3, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Santa Clara County is moving forward with plans to bring more affordable housing to the central area of San Jose, with plans to develop a parcel at 1135 East Santa Clara Street. The county recently purchased the underutilized commercial property, with plans for its demolition and the new construction of 91 new units of affordable housing. Officials are partnering with Abode Housing for the development and administration of the site.

Recent Land Acquisition Pushes Forward Affordable Housing at 1523 Harrison Street in Oakland

5:00 am on April 2, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A new affordable housing project in Oakland took a major step forward with the recent acquisition of several component lots that will become part of a single larger building’s footprint. The three parcels were purchased by Community HousingWorks, a San Diego-based developer, for a reported 10.2 million.

111 Fairmount Avenue seen across 29th Avenue, rendering by SmithGroup

New Development Permits Filed For 111 Fairmount Avenue in Oakland

5:00 am on April 1, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

New development permits have been filed for the adaptive reuse project at 111 Fairmount Avenue in Oakland. The site looks to partially demolish the historic church used by the Oakland Peace Center and replace a large portion of the property with new units of affordable housing. The Oakland Peace Center is partnering with The Unity Council for the completion of the project.

555 West Midfeild Road New Apartments Rendering, image by BDE

Documents Filed for Infill Apartment Project at 555 West Midfield Road in Mountain View

5:00 am on March 27, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A Notice of Exemption was recently filed with CEQA, permitting the construction of a large infill project at 555 West Midfield Road in Mountain View. The project is brought by the existing site owners, AvalonBay Communities, who currently manage 404 apartment units at the address. The new project will add an additional 323 units, for a total of 727 on the site.

Channing-Bowdich Student Housing Building Rendering, image by SOM

UC Berkeley Plans Construction of New 26-Story Dorm Building at Channing Way and Bowditch Street

5:30 am on March 26, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

The University of California at Berkeley has made clear its intention to move forward with its largest-ever student housing project. The proposed building would reach 26 stories, rising 3 more above the university’s next largest project, currently under construction at Bancroft Way and Fulton Street.

658 Lisbon Street Front Rendering, image via RDK Consulting

Permits Filed for New Residence at 658 Lisbon Street in San Francisco

4:30 am on March 25, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Permits were filed earlier this month for the demolition of existing structures at 658 Lisbon Street in San Francisco, to be followed by the construction of a new three-story residence on the site. The new structure would be both larger in height and square footage than the existing property.

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