Articles by Gabriel Clark-Clough

802 South 1st Street, rendering courtesy Maracor Development

Martha Gardens Project Breaks Ground in San Jose

The affordable multifamily project known as Martha Gardens has broken ground at its location of 802 South 1st Street in San Jose. The project, which has been in the planning and preparation phase for more than four years, has made a major step towards eventual completion. John Nicolas and developers at the Pacific Companies were specifically called out in the announcement for their dedication and assistance in seeing the project through to this stage.

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445 Ortega Street

Preliminary Project Submittal Extends Plans for Townhomes at 445 Ortega

Early this year development applications were submitted for the demolition and construction of a new development at 445 Ortega Street in San Francisco. Since SF YIMBY’s last update on the site in February, new documents have been filed with the city in the form of a preliminary application that if accepted will freeze planning codes and standards for the site as they are now, regardless of changes made to policy before a full application can be approved.

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570 Crespi Drive Site Location image via Raney Planning and Management

Pacifica Development at 570 Crespi Drive Releases a Revised CEQA Report

A new project planned in Pacifica begins to move forward with a revised Environmental Impact Report for the site. The project area, located at 570 Crespi Drive, largely consists of a patch of wetlands and requires a detailed environmental review. Raney Planning and Management is responsible for compiling the new report. In terms of ownership, the development area is divided between the City of Pacifica and private property.

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Oak Knoll Neighborhood Layout Concept Rendering, image via Hart Howerton

New Development Timeline Planned For Oak Knoll in Oakland

The Oak Knoll Site at 8750 Mountain Road in East Oakland has recently announced a new strategy for development. The planned project to replace the former Oak Knoll Naval Hospital has been ongoing for nearly 30 years, leaving a large area of developable long since land vacant. However, the new strategy indicated that expedited work on infrastructure could begin within the next months.

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