3001 El Camino Real aerial view, rendering by David Baker Architects

Entitlement Application Filed for Affordable Housing at 3001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Charities Housing has applied for entitlement of the five-story affordable housing proposal at 3001 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. The plan will replace a 1.14-acre lot of surface parking and two single-story commercial structures with 129 new homes. The project will benefit from the State Density Bonus program, allowing the developer to increase residential capacity.

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114 Laidley Street Front View

Permits Filed For 144 Laidley Street In Glen Park, San Francisco

Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of a residential project at 144 Laidley Street in Glen Park, San Francisco. The project proposal includes the construction of two single-family houses with accessory dwelling units (ADU). Plans call for the demolition of a two-story single-family dwelling. EYRC Architects is responsible for the design. FORMA Construction is the general contractor.

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Presidio Tunnel Tops, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

San Francisco Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Opening This Sunday

Presidio Tunnel Tops Park will open Sunday with performances, food vendors, talks, and public art. With its opening, San Francisco will get its newest waterfront park, spanning 14 acres and creating a comfortable pedestrian connection from the Main Parade Lawn to Crissy Field Beach. The day has been co-curated by the Partnership for the Presidio and community members.

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53 Colton Street, rendering by David Baker Architects

Permanent Supportive Housing Opens at 53 Colton Street in The Hub San Francisco

Jazzie Collins Apartments has officially opened ahead of schedule at 53 Colton Street in San Francisco’s Hub neighborhood. The six-story building, named after one of the city’s famous social activists, has created 96 new units of permanent supportive housing co-developed by HomeRise and Strada Investment Group. The opening occurred earlier this week with the Mayor in attendance.

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