1200 Marina Village Parkway Waterfront Rendering, image by MBH

Waterfront Laboratory Proposed for Alameda Shipways Site

SteelWave has proposed a 144,500 square foot development on the Alameda-Oakland Estuary waterfront to be used for laboratory and life sciences. The project is located on the old Alameda Shipways site that has sat vacant for years. The plan replaces a previous residential project proposed by SteelWave in 2018 on the same site. The new project will be designed by MBH Architects.

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3625 Fong Ranch Road apartments facade elevation, illustration by ADC

Preliminary Permits For 3625 Fong Ranch Road in South Natomas, Sacramento

Preliminary permits have been filed for an amended residential project at 3625 Fong Ranch Road in South Natomas, Sacramento. The proposal, dubbed the Russell @ Truxel, is now expected to contain just 119 affordable apartments and around a hundred single-family homes, far less than the over five hundred apartment units anticipated two years ago. Anton Development Company is the project developer.

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435 E 3rd Avenue Building Front Rendering, image by ARC TEC

Notice of Determination Released for Mixed Use Project San Mateo

A new mixed use project in San Mateo took another step forward with the release of a CEQA notice of determination earlier this week. The project located at 435 East 3rd Avenue would construct at 39,893 square foot building brining both housing and office space to the area. Developers at MECHA Ventures are collaborating with architects ARC TEC on the project.

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Transamerica Pyramid seen from Montgomery and Green Street, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Transamerica Pyramid Time Capsule Gallery Open To Public

Last week, Michael Shvo showed up to his newly reopened skyscraper to unveil the contents of the once-forgotten time capsule for the Transamerica Pyramid. The memorabilia from the 51-year-old container is now on display inside the Transamerica Annex, revealing a snapshot in San Francisco’s local culture and history related to the controversial addition to the skyline. The gallery is open to the public with access from Washington Street.

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