The development process is moving forward for an eight-story, 99-unit residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3705 Haven Avenue in Menlo Park. This complex would also include ground-floor commercial space, and 10 of the 99 units will be allocated to very low-income households. Furthermore, the development would include a landscaped open area spanning nearly 12,000 square feet, along with over 4,600 square feet of publicly accessible outdoor space. Residents will also have their own outdoor spaces on the third floor, fifth floor, and rooftop.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/3705-haven-avenue-project-in-menlo-park-advances-to-next-stage.html

Later this month, the City of Oakland’s Planning Commission will be reviewing plans for an eight-story, 300-unit apartment complex at 533 Kirkham Street, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. If approved, the development would join the list of residential complexes being constructed around the West Oakland BART station as part of the West Oakland Specific Plan, which looks to emphasize transit-oriented, high-density housing.

From San Francisco Business Times: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2023/12/05/west-oakland-bart-apartment-533-kirkham.html

Plans are to be reviewed for a 21-story apartment complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 5185 Lafayette Street site in Santa Clara, a site that is part of the Tasman East master plan. The transit-oriented development will create almost 200 units near the light rail and Capitol Corridor train station, as well as about 3,000 square feet of retail space and a 310-car garage. This complex is part of the larger Tasman East development, which will create about 4,500 new units across 11 projects.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/planning-commission-to-consider-approval-for-21-story-tower-in-tasman-east-santa-clara.html

A new application has been filed for the potential tallest building in Berkeley at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 1974-1998 Shattuck Avenue. This 28-story development will create 599 units of housing, along with nearly 17,000 square feet of retail space. Moreover, the complex will include 58 affordable units so that the developer may use Senate Bill 330 and the State Density Bonus program. Other amenities in this tower will include a rooftop restaurant and bar, a second-floor amenity deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, and on-site parking.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/permits-filed-for-1974-shattuck-avenue-downtown-berkeley.html

Construction has topped out for a life sciences development at 1699 Old Bayshore Highway in Burlingame, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. Part of The Landing, a multi-building life sciences campus at the site, this structure is the first to be delivered. Along with this building, there will be another life sciences building and a parking garage, totaling about 476,000 square feet of laboratory space and 6,400 square feet of retail space. The garage will contain 875 spaces for cars, and the campus’ amenities include a fitness center, conferencing area, café, and flexible work areas.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/first-structure-tops-out-for-bayshore-highway-labs-in-burlingame.html

Plans are to be reviewed for a nine-story, 94-unit development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 1401 Folsom Street in San Francisco. Of the 94 units, 13 will be affordable, allowing the development to utilize the State Density Bonus program. Furthermore, the complex will contain 1,900 square feet of retail space, as well as on-site parking for bicycles and a shared backyard for residents.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/review-meeting-for-1401-folsom-street-san-francisco.html

The demolition process has begun for the existing buildings at 665 and 883 Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. When the existing buildings are demolished, a new affordable housing development called Casa Roseland will be built on the land. The four-story Casa Roseland will contain 75 affordable units, all of which will be designated for households earning 30-60% of the area median income. Amenities at the complex will include homework help, literacy development, computer training, a fitness center, and on-site parking for cars and bicycles, as well as abundant landscaped open space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/12/demolition-starts-for-casa-roseland-santa-rosa.html

Plans for a five-story, 120-unit development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 477 9^th Avenue site in San Mateo are scheduled for review. Along with 120 apartments, the mixed-use development will create nearly 42,000 square feet of office space. Moreover, 12 of the 120 units will be affordable for very low-income households, allowing the project to utilize the State Density Bonus program. Amenities include on-site parking for cars and bicycles, as well as a podium-top courtyard and a new pocket park adjacent to the development.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/meeting-today-for-housing-at-477-9th-avenue-san-mateo.html

Construction has begun on the LifeMoves homeless shelter at 1237 San Antonio Road in Palo Alto, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The project will create 88 units of housing for formerly homeless residents, who will have access to on-site counseling, vocational training, and supportive services. Other amenities include a dog run, community garden, and picnic space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/construction-starts-for-homekey-homeless-shelter-in-palo-alto.html

Plans for a mixed-use development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 1154 and 1170 Sonora Court site in Sunnyvale are scheduled for review. The two-building complex would create nearly 300 residential units, as well as office space, across from Caltrain’s Lawrence Station. Both structures will feature sidewalk planters and fourth-floor podium-top decks, and office employees will have access to terraces on the third floor of both buildings, as well as two ground-level office gardens.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/11/meeting-today-for-1154-1170-sonora-court-sunnyvale.html