Stonestown Development Project Conceptual site map with buildings visualized, illustration courtesy Brookfield

$2 Billion Preliminary Masterplan Published for Stonestown Development Project, San Francisco

Brookfield Properties has published the preliminary master plan for the mixed-use Stonestown Development Project in San Francisco. The proposal would completely redefine the nearly 41-acre site, keeping much of the existing mall while building thousands of apartments, a hotel, additional retail, and a network of pedestrian-oriented open spaces. According to the planning application, Brookfield estimates construction will cost $2 billion.

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420 South 2nd and 3rd Street aerial view with Tower C to the left, and Tower A & B in the center, rendering by RMW Architecture

New Renderings Published for 420 South 2nd and 3rd Street, Downtown San Jose

Detailed renderings have been published for the three-tower apartment proposal at 420 South 2nd Street and 420 South 3rd Street in Downtown San Jose. Later tonight, the project will be reviewed by the San Jose Historic Landmarks Commission, which is expected to recommend approval for the demolition of the existing structures. Urban Community and Terrascape Ventures are in a joint venture for the development.

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Balboa Reservoir aerial view, rendering by Pyatok

New Renderings Revealed for Balboa Reservoir Development, San Francisco

New renderings have been revealed for Blocks C, D, E, and F of the Balboa Reservoir development plan around 11 Frida Kahlo Way in San Francisco. The project will rise across from the City College of San Francisco campus, replacing 17 acres of surface parking and open land with over a thousand mixed-income apartments, retail, and childcare facilities. Balboa Reservoir is a joint venture between BRIDGE Housing and AvalonBay Communities.

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