Foundation work is underway for the first phase of the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station transit-oriented development in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County. Crews are currently working on the six-story affordable housing complex at 515 Richmond Street, designed by PYATOK. The master plan is a joint venture with Holliday Development, Related California, and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates.
The Danville Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tonight for the four-story apartment complex at 101-119 Town & Country Drive in the Town & Country shopping center in Danville, Contra Costa County. The project is looking to replace a commercial retail building with two hundred residential units. Blake Griggs Properties is responsible for the application.
The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission is scheduled to review updated plans tomorrow for an eight-story apartment complex at 1532 Mount Diablo Boulevard in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. The project is looking to add just over a hundred rental units with parking and retail. Align Real Estate is the project developer.
The environmental review process has concluded for the sprawling townhouse proposal at 2775 Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. The project is looking to replace an office campus with over four hundred condominiums across from a Safeway-anchored shopping center along Ygnacio Valley Road. Signature Development Group is the developer.
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.
