Terrace of Lafayette aerial view, rendering by KTGY Architects

Twelve Years After Proposal, Terrace of Lafayette Approval Upheld by Court

The California Supreme Court has rejected an appeal for the Terrace of Lafayette apartment project, clearing the path for constructing 315 new homes in Lafayette, Contra Costa County. The development, around twelve years in the making, will reshape an empty 22 acres of land ​​overlooking Highway 24 toward the region’s iconic natural landmark, Mount Diablo. The O’Brien Land Company is responsible for the application.

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500 16th Street, image via Google Street View

Plans Proposed For 500 16th Street In Downtown Sacramento

Plans have been filed for a new mixed-use project proposed for development at 500 16th Street in downtown Sacramento. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story building offering spaces for residential and retail uses. SKK Developments is the property owner, with Urban Capital filing the project application. Williams and Paddon Architects is responsible for the designs.

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5200 Broadway looking along Clifton Street, rendering by Mithun

Meeting Today for Former CCA Campus at 5200 Broadway in Oakland

The Oakland Planning Commission is scheduled to review reduced plans for the former Oakland Campus for the California College of Arts at 5200 Broadway in Rockridge, Alameda County. The residential capacity has been reduced from 510 to 448 units while preserving the Treadwell Estate with Macky Hall, and the Carriage House. Emerald Fund and Equity Community Builders are the project sponsors.

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Timber Senior Housing

Senior Housing At 37660 Timber Street In Newark Receives Funding

A new residential project has been proposed for development at 37660 Timber Street in Newark. The project proposal includes the construction of a senior housing community offering 79 residential units for seniors. The project has been granted $21.7 million in funding for its construction. Eden Housing is the project developer. Van Meter Williams Pollack is responsible for the designs. Financial partners include City of Newark and County of Alameda (Measure A1 Affordable Housing Fund).

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