Marin County

575 East Blithedale Avenue street view, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates and Wright Architecture Studio

Plan Progress for Housing at 575 East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley, Marin County

5:30 am on March 10, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A notice of exemption has been released for the residential project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue on Kite Hill in Mill Valley, Marin County. The exemption paves the way for the plans to move through the California Environmental Quality Act, bringing plans to create 25 homes on 1.2 acres closer to construction after nearly two decades of trying. Phil Richardson, the project sponsor, created the first draft in 2004.

Oak Hill Apartments aerial view, rendering by SVA Architects

Public Comment Starts for Affordable Housing in San Quentin, Marin County

5:30 am on February 28, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is under review that would increase the housing stock of the unincorporated community of San Quentin fivefold. Education Housing Partners and Eden Housing have proposed Oak Hill Apartments, an entirely affordable complex with 250 new apartments across two structures on the hilly 8.3-acre property. The proposal, located around 101 Sir Francis Drive Boulevard, is the largest affordable project in Marin County in roughly 50 years.

Meeting for Magnolia Village in Larkspur, Marin County

5:00 am on February 28, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for tonight to review plans for the townhome infill at 1133-1169 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, Marin County. Magnolia Village will create twenty new homes, including some affordable housing, and a new home for Rustic Bakery. Edge Development Group is the project developer.

999 Third Street pedestrian view, rendering by Van Meter Williams Pollack

Construction Starts for Senior Housing in San Rafael, Marin County

5:00 am on June 6, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Construction work has started for the six-story corner lot at 999 Third Street in San Rafael, Marin County. The project will provide 67 affordable homes for senior residents as part of Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus. The development is a joint venture with Vivalon and EDEN Housing.

Habitat Redwood Boulevard, rendering of design by Dorman Associates

Habitat Redwood Boulevard Approved by City of Novato, Marin County

5:30 am on February 19, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

The City of Novato has approved plans for a low-density 80-unit residential development at 8161 Redwood Boulevard, Marin County, by Habitat for Humanity. The development will cover an eighth of 13 acres, building 23 townhome-style structures around several open spaces. All units will be affordable.

Verandah at Valley Oaks interior, design by KTGY Group

Facade Installation Underway, Sales Start for Verandah at Valley Oaks in Novato, Marin County

5:30 am on February 12, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Recently shared images by an SFYIMBY tipster show that facade installation has started for Verandah at Valley Oaks, a residential town-home project on the outskirts of Novato in Marin County. The development will build over four acres at 7711 Redwood Boulevard, adding 80 new homes to the housing market. Landsea Homes is responsible for the development.

Marin County To Review Multi Habitat Redwood Boulevard Multi-family Proposal

5:30 am on October 24, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Plans are underway for a new low-density residential project at 8161 Redwood Boulevard in the city of Novato, Marin County. The proposal would build 80 affordable housing units in 23 structures covering an eighth of the 13-acre property. Habitat for Humanity is responsible for development.

Public Transit September Promotions Offered Across Bay Area

5:00 am on August 31, 2021 By Andrew Nelson

Several public transit agencies in the Bay Area have announced promotions for September, offering reduced or free fares. The adjusted prices are being provided by BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, VTA, and County Connection. Discounts vary from 50% reductions to free fares to promote the systems, thank existing commuters, and court new riders into the wonderful world of buses and trains.

San Francisco Skyline, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Biggest Little Permits of the Week: Facade Repair in SoMa, Treehouse planned in Palo Alto and More

5:30 am on October 11, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

This week, the biggest little permits include over sixty additional dwelling units, a 30,000 square foot new medical facility in Alameda, new monuments in Sacramento, and even a treehouse in Palo Alto. At this pace, over three thousand ADU’s would be produced within a year. Along with ADU’s, nineteen new single-family houses were applied for and thirty-four Tesla power walls across the counties. Perhaps the most surprising was a two-story additional dwelling unit in Palo Alto with an estimated construction price of nearly $1.4 million. If ever there was a point where an ADU became just another single-family house, this might be a contender.

Biggest Little Permits of the Week: ADU’s, Wildlife Shelter and Cannabis Warehouse

5:00 am on October 3, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

This week’s installment of the biggest little permits shows a range of projects listed across the Bay Area. Note that formatting differences between cities and counties will vary based on the information provided by each…

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