6230 Claremont Avenue establishing view, rendering by BDE Architecture

Formal Application For 6230 Claremont Avenue in Rockridge, Oakland

Formal development permits have been filed for the seven-story senior housing facility at 6230 Claremont Avenue in Rockridge, Oakland. The application invokes Senate Bill 330 and the State Density Bonus law to streamline the approval process, though the project does not use a density bonus. San Francisco-based Ellis Partners is the project applicant and co-owner with Spirit Living Group.

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1135 East Santa Clara Street, image by Lowney Architecture

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

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.

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