Planning Commission
San Francisco Proposes Major Overhaul of Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules to Comply with State Law
City moves to eliminate appeals and expand size limits as California’s housing crisis drives regulatory changes San Francisco is poised to significantly streamline...
Santa Clara County Planning Commission Denies Two Builder’s Remedy Housing Appeals
County upholds staff determinations that applications were incomplete after contentious hearings Santa Clara County’s Planning Commission delivered twin defeats last week to developers...
Prologis Wins Planning Approval for 1.6MM SQFT San Francisco Gateway Project
Planning Commission clears environmental review for massive Bayview industrial development, promising 2,000 jobs and net-zero carbon operations The future of urban logistics may...
Berkeley’s Bold Housing Gambit: Can Upzoning Solve California’s Crisis Without Crushing Communities?
The California city is betting big on density to meet state housing mandates, but critics warn the strategy could backfire Berkeley is about...
Workbench Wins Approval for 178-Unit Clocktower Center in Santa Cruz Despite Community Opposition
The Project Showcases How State Laws Can Trump Local Opposition After more than a year of heated public debate, local developer Workbench has...
Brookfield Residential Proposes 165-Unit Housing Project to Replace San Ramon Office Complex
The project reflects broader trend as cities prioritize housing over commercial development A 7.1-acre office complex in San Ramon is poised to become...
San Francisco’s Towering Ambitions: Golden Gate University Site Eyes 700-Foot Office Tower
After strategic partnership with Lincoln Property, developers file plans for massive redevelopment as the city grapples with post-pandemic office demand A prominent corner...
Cupertino Approves SummerHill Homes’ 59-Unit Townhome Development on Stevens Creek Boulevard
San Ramon-based SummerHill Homes to replace commercial strip with mixed-income housing project The Cupertino City Council has unanimously approved a 59-townhome development that...
105-Unit 111 Independence Drive in Menlo Park Enters the EIR Process
On June 14, City staff released a notice of preparation and initial study for the proposed project, located at 111 Independence Drive. The notice of...
Central SoMa Rezoning Moves One Step Further at the Board of Supervisors
By Brett Gladstone After 16 public hearings, over a five year period lasting through the tenure of three mayors, the largest San Francisco...
Small but Promising, 130-Unit Residential Development in the Works for Downtown San José
By Meghan Hall A new residential project is moving forward on the outskirts of the Diridon Planning Area in downtown San José on...
