Articles by Gabriel Clark-Clough

6230 Claremont Avenue facade elevation, illustration by BDE Architecture

Zoning Worksheet Filed for Residential Care Facility at 6230 Claremont Avenue in Oakland

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

New zoning worksheets were filed for a proposed development at 6230 Claremont Avenue in Oakland. The site had preliminary permits filed earlier this year, outlining plans for a new seven-story senior living and residential care facility on the site. As of July of this year, the project was being developed by Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group, but the overall property owner is listed as the American National Red Cross.

285 12th Street podium, rendering by David Baker Architects

Affordable Housing Development at 285 12th Street in Oakland Receives a Major Funding Boost

5:00 am on December 31, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Earlier this month, the City of Oakland announced its award of more than $35 million from state climate action programs to be invested in the development of new affordable housing and transportation infrastructure. The funds are focused on a new project being developed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation at 285 12th Street in Oakland’s city center.

2036 Bancroft Way Building Illustration, image via LSA

Notice of Preparation Submitted for Multi-Unit Building in Downtown Berkeley

4:30 am on December 24, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Documents were submitted to CEQA for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report on a planned project at 2036 Bancroft Way in Berkeley. The proposed project would involve the partial demolition of the site, including two residential structures and an office building annex, to make way for a new eight-story residential project.

15300 Los Gatos Boulevard Rendering, image by Anderson Architects

Notice of Preparation Submitted for New Mixed-Use Project at 15300 Los Gatos Boulevard

5:00 am on December 19, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A proposed development at 15300 Los Gatos Boulevard to 15330 Los Gatos Boulevard has submitted initial documents to CEQA, beginning the process of environmental approvals. The project is brought by Arya Properties LLC, and is currently titled as The Arya Mixed-Use Development in the relevant records.

El Cerrito Plaza TOD Parcel A South view with the courtyard, rendering by Pyatok

Parcel A Breaks Ground at El Cerrito Plaza BART Transit Oriented Development

5:30 am on December 18, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Last week, ground broke at the El Cerrito BART Station, beginning the first phase of construction for a sweeping 743-unit development to occupy the existing surface parking lot. Initial concepts for the project were reported on by SF YIMBY in 2020, with final approvals by the El Cerrito City Council coming through in May 2025. In that time, Holliday Development, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, and Related California have emerged as project developers, sponsoring a combination of affordable and market-rate units on the site.

1523 Harrison Street seen from 15th Street, rendering by oWow

Final Plans Approved for the 1523 Harrison Street Mass-Timber Building by oWOW

5:00 am on December 17, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

After several rounds of proposals, the project at 1523 Harrison Street has settled on a final plan for its size and design. In 2022, project developer Owow originally proposed the Downtown Oakland site as a partner project to the nearby tower at 1510 Webster Street, but the developer has since vacillated on the exact size and scale of the building. However, final plans submitted in October of this year have now been approved by the City of Oakland, clearing the way for the development to move forward.

Rendering of Origional Oceanwide Center, image by Foster and Partners

The Oceanwide Center Property at 50 First Street May Soon Have New Ownership

5:30 am on December 15, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

The long-delayed Oceanwide Center project in San Francisco’s SoMa Neighborhood may be getting new life with a deal to change the property’s ownership. Last week, a new developer put down a nonrefundable deposit on the 50 First Street site, with hopes of closing a full deal within the next two months.

The Huntinton Hotel, image via Singular Builders

The Historic Huntington Hotel Has Announced Plans to Reopen Next Spring

5:00 am on December 11, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

The Huntington Hotel is set to reopen at its historic building located at 1075 California Street in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood. The hotel originally closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no clear timeline for reopening. However, following a renovation project in association with Flynn Properties and Highgate, the hotel is on track to reopen its doors in early 2026.

1700 Sacramento Street pedestrian view, rendering by Pyatok

Permits Filed for 1700 Sacramento Street’s Transit Oriented Project at North Berkeley BART

5:00 am on December 5, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Permits have been filed for the construction of new housing located at 1700 Sacramento Street in Berkeley. The site is currently part of the North Berkeley BART station parking, at the north-east corner. If the project successfully moves forward, it will mark the first construction phase for the North Berkeley BART redevelopment plan.

1511 Del Paso Boulevard, rendering by Salazar Architects

Plan Update Submitted for 1511 Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento

4:30 am on December 4, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

New files were submitted updating an approved residential project located at 1511 Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento. The updates are considered minor, and Vertical Pacific Development Company is still committed to approximately the same scope of the project.

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