98 Pennsylvania Avenue, drawing courtesy SIA Consulting

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

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.

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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

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.

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9409 International Boulevard, Oakland

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

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. 

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