A ribbon cutting was recently held for the grand opening of the Casa Sueños affordable housing complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 3511 East 12^th Street site in Oakland. The development, which was a joint venture between the Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing, will create 181 units of affordable housing in the Fruitvale neighborhood. The development will also contain 7,500 square feet of retail space to be used by a local nonprofit organization.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/casa-suenos-affordable-housing-opens-in-fruitvale-oakland.html

Plans have been changed for the residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 300 De Haro Street in San Francisco. Instead of a 12-story, 450-unit development with 181 affordable units, the complex will now be 11 stories and contain 425 units, all of which will be affordable. Additional details about the new design are yet to be released.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/modified-plans-for-affordable-housing-at-300-de-haro-street-san-francisco.html

One of the tallest mass timber buildings in the world has been proposed at 1523 Harrison Street in Oakland, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The proposal calls for a 28-story, 496-unit residential development with on-site parking for cars and bicycles via a five-story garage. Moreover, 137 of the 496 homes will be affordable for very low-income and moderate-income households, allowing for an increase in the project’s density. Amenities will include a rooftop deck and fifth-floor podium-top deck, which will contain a pool, spa, and dog run.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/28-story-plans-for-1523-harrison-street-downtown-oakland.html

New renderings and building permits were revealed for a six-story affordable housing development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 1701 San Pablo Avenue site in Berkeley. This development will create 110 residential units, with one market-rate unit for the property manager and 109 units of affordable workforce housing for employees of the Berkeley Unified School District and their families. The complex will include on-site parking for cars and bicycles, along with over 5,800 square feet of amenity space. These amenities will include a fitness center, community room, courtyard, and co-working space. The rooftop of the building will also contain solar panels, increasing the environmental friendliness of the project.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/renderings-for-teacher-housing-at-1701-san-pablo-avenue-west-berkeley.html

The Berkeley Design Review Committee will be assessing plans for the eight-story, 207-unit residential complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 1598 University Avenue. Of the 207 units, 21 will be affordable for very low-income residents, allowing developer NX Ventures to utilize the State Density Bonus. The project will also feature amenities such as on-site parking, over 6,000 square feet of landscaped open space, a community garden, a club room, a fitness center, and lounges and decks.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/meeting-tomorrow-for-1598-university-avenue-central-berkeley-alameda-county.html

Updated plans have been released for a potential eight-story, 203-unit residential development at 400 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The complex will include over 1,800 square feet of retail space, along with on-site parking for 24 cars and 144 bicycles. 23 of the 203 apartments will be affordable, and residents will have access to amenities such as a fitness center, lounge, and rooftop deck with outdoor dining space and a dog run.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/updated-plans-revealed-for-400-divisadero-street-san-francisco.html

Details were released regarding the seven-story residential complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 3781 El Camino Real site in Palo Alto. Of the project’s 177 units, 36 will be designated as affordable housing, as the builder’s remedy requires 20% of all units be priced below market-rate. The complex will also include a podium deck and rooftop terrace, as well as private open space across various balconies and patios. Other residential amenities include a lounge, clubhouse, and on-site parking for cars and bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/renderings-revealed-for-3781-el-camino-real-palo-alto.html

New renderings were released for the eight-story, 19-unit residential development at 2201 Market Street in San Francisco, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The project will include nearly 1,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space and parking for cars and bicycles. Residents will also have access to nearby Muni buses and light-rail lines, both of which operate within the neighborhood.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/updated-renderings-for-2201-market-street-san-francisco.html

Illustrations have been released for the seven-story, 335-unit development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3606 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. 67 of the 335 units will be designated as affordable, allowing developer Sares Regis to use the builder’s remedy and SB 330 to streamline the approval process. Moreover, the project will include five stories of housing above a two-story parking garage, and the complex will include a backyard, two podium-top courtyards, and a rooftop terrace.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/detailed-plans-revealed-for-3606-el-camino-real-palo-alto.html

Zoning permits were filed for an 18-story, 84-unit development at 2276 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. Of the 84 units, nine will be affordable for very low-income households, allowing the complex to increase its density. Moreover, the building will contain about 7,500 square feet of retail space and on-site parking for bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/06/permits-filed-for-2276-shattuck-avenue-downtown-berkeley.html