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98 Pennsylvania Avenue, drawing courtesy SIA Consulting

California’s New Housing Laws for 2021, Increase Density Bonus to 50% and More

5:00 am on December 31, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

The California State Government is implementing a few new laws to increase housing production, starting as early as tomorrow, January 1st, 2021. The headlining story is that the state density bonus for affordable housing will increase from 35% to 50%. That density bonus is in Assembly Bill 2345, introduced by Assembly Members David Chiu of San Francisco and Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego. While none of the new laws are expected to shift future development across the Bay Area significantly, they allow for a gradual increase in housing production statewide.

Renderings Revealed For 230-240 West MacArthur, Oakland

5:00 am on December 31, 2020 By Palak Japlot

Renderings reveal a new construction planned for 230-240 West MacArthur Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. The project proposal includes constructing a six-story mixed-use building containing 57 large luxury residential units.

1111 Comstock Street, rendering courtesy Datacenter Hawk

Data Center Planned for 1111 Comstock Street, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

4:30 am on December 31, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

New building permits have been filed to construct a data center at 1111 Comstock Street in Santa Clara, northwest of the San Jose International Airport. The development would produce a four-story, 121,170 square foot facility with capacity for 10 megawatts of information technology. Prune Data Centers is responsible for the application.

675 East Santa Clara Street birdseye view, drawing by David Baker Architects, Perkins Will Pfau Long

Preliminary Review Complete for 675 East Santa Clara Street, Julian, San Jose

5:30 am on December 30, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Preliminary review permits have been completed for a 360-unit residential development at 675 East Santa Clara Street in the neighborhood of Julian, San Jose. Just ten minutes to the border with Downtown San Jose, the site expects two eight-story residential facilities and one five-story building dedicated to senior housing. The Santa Clara County Housing Authority is responsible for the development.

New Residence Planned For 9409 International Boulevard, Elmhurst Park, Oakland

5:00 am on December 30, 2020 By Palak Japlot

Development permits have been submitted for constructing a new residential building on 9404 International Boulevard, Oakland. The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing two-story mixed-use building at 9401 and the construction of 55 residential units. The new construction also consists of a commercial space covering approximately 2700 square feet on the ground floor. A total of 29 parking spaces will be designed. YHLA Architects is managing the design and construction of this project.

33-37 Capra Way front view, rendering by John Lum Architecture

Permits Filed for 33-37 Capra Way, Marina District, San Francisco

4:30 am on December 30, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Condominium permits have been filed to build a three-unit structure at 33-37 Capra Way in the Marina District of San Francisco. While underdeveloped for the lot, the project will be an increase from the existing condition of one unit. Michael Morrison of John Lum Architecture is listed as the owner of the property.

Permits Filed for Phase One of BART HQ Move to 2150 Webster Street, Downtown Oakland

5:30 am on December 29, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Permits have been filed for the first phase of alterations on the new BART headquarters at 2150 Webster Street, Downtown Oakland. The move will keep the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) agency located in the city center while saving an estimated fifth of a billion dollars on rent over a twenty-five year period. The move is estimated to cost $227 million.

1345 Willow Road entry, rendering by Mithun

New Building Planned for 1345 Willow Road, Menlo Park, San Mateo County

5:00 am on December 29, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

New building permits have been filed for a 140-unit affordable housing project at 1345 Willow Street in Menlo Park, San Mateo County. The development will replace an existing site of 82 units. California-based MidPen Housing is responsible for the development.

Permits Filed For A New Mixed-Use Building At 1901 Broadway, Sacramento

4:30 am on December 29, 2020 By Palak Japlot

Development permits have been submitted for constructing a new commercial building at 1901 Broadway Land Park, Sacramento. The project proposal includes the demolition of an existing office building and the construction a five-story mixed-use building. LPAS Architecture + Design is managing the project.

333 West San Fernando Street, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Adobe North Tower Rises at 333 West San Fernando Street, Downtown San Jose

5:30 am on December 28, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

While there are many skyscrapers in the planning pipeline for Downtown San Jose, one of these buildings is making a quick ascent. The Adobe North Tower at 333 West San Fernando Street is on pace to top out by the early half of 2021, with the reinforced concrete currently eight floors high and ten remainings. Adobe is the owner of the development, with Gensler in charge of the design.

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