Updated permits were filed to expand the size of the residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 960 Howard Street in San Francisco. These new plans use a density bonus to create a 19-story tower with 274 apartments across 16 floors. The tower will also include nearly 12,000 square feet of office space and over 5,100 square feet of light industrial space. Of the 274 units in the development, 42 will be designated as affordable for low- and moderate-income households.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/plans-nearly-tripled-for-960-howard-street-san-francisco.html

Tonight, the Berkeley Planning Commission will be reviewing the design of a six-story, 126-unit development at 2136 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. Of the 126 homes, ten will be affordable to very low-income households, while three will be live/work units. Residents will also have access to around 6,600 square feet of landscaped open space across the central courtyard and terraces.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/meeting-tonight-for-2136-san-pablo-avenue-southwest-berkeley.html

Plans are to be reviewed for a five-story, 75-unit residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 1218 Monte Diablo Avenue in San Mateo. Of the 75 units, 12 will be designated as affordable, allowing for a 47% density bonus that benefits the developer. Although this project does not include any retail or commercial space, it will include on-site parking for 68 cars and 91 bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/meeting-today-for-1218-monte-diablo-avenue-san-mateo.html

A celebration was held to commemorate the official groundbreaking of the Colibri Commons affordable housing development at 965 Weeks Street in East Palo Alto, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The four buildings within the complex will range from three to four stories in height, creating a total of 136 residential units. The property will also include a landscaped courtyard and on-site parking.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/construction-starts-on-affordable-housing-in-east-palo-alto.html

Plans have been allowed to proceed to convert the library at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 2395 Sacramento Street site in San Francisco into a residential development. The project would repurpose the library and add two new buildings, seven stories and six stories respectively, for a total of 24 apartments, three of which will be affordable. The buildings will be separated by a landscaped deck on the second level, and the project will also include a 25-car garage.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/appeal-rejected-for-residential-conversion-of-2395-sacramento-street-pacific-heights-san-francisco.html

The City of Oakland has approved plans for the 40-story residential tower at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 1431 Franklin Street. This complex, which will create 381 units and on-site parking, will be the tallest residential building in the city. Moreover, 39 of the units will be designated as affordable for low-income households, allowing for a streamlined review process.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/city-approves-residential-tower-at-1431-franklin-street-downtown-oakland.html

The San Ramon Planning Commission is set to review plans discussing the two-structure residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 6200 Bollinger Canyon Road site in the larger Bishop Ranch campus. The two buildings will be five and seven stories respectively, creating 457 residential units, 69 of which will be affordable. The taller of the two buildings will surround a garage with on-site car and bicycle parking, while the shorter building will create a C-shape around a landscaped courtyard with outdoor dining, seating, and a pool. This project is a part of the CityWalk Masterplan, which hopes to create over 4,500 new residential units, retail space, a hotel, and public landscaping at Bishop Ranch.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/meeting-today-for-bishop-ranch-block-3a-san-ramon.html

Updated plans were filed for the now-eleven-story development at 344 14^th Street in San Francisco, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. This new design will also add over 100 units to the development, which is now planned for 164 residential units and 4,400 square feet of retail space. 26 of the 164 units will be designated as affordable, allowing the project to utilize the State Density Bonus program. Amenities at the complex will include two outdoor decks, a ground-level courtyard, and on-site bicycle parking.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/increased-plans-revealed-for-344-14th-street-mission-district-san-francisco.html

New plans were filed for a three-story residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 5527 Vicente Way in Oakland. Each of the complex’s 14 units will be available for ownership, and one of these units will be designated as affordable, allowing the project to utilize the State Density Bonus program. The complex will include on-site parking for bicycles and cars, and it is within walking distance of Rockridge BART, as well as retail hubs centered at College Avenue, Telegraph Avenue, and Shattuck Avenue.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/02/more-housing-proposed-for-5527-vicente-way-in-oakland.html