A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the opening of a supportive housing complex at 2118 Sacramento Street in Vallejo, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. This complex, which includes the construction of modular homes, will create 75 units of 100% permanent supportive housing for individuals and households that are either at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness. On-site amenities include a computer learning center, a community room with a kitchen, on-site laundry facilities, and a landscaped outdoor courtyard with a play area.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/inauguration-unveils-blue-oak-landing-supportive-housing-in-vallejo.html

Plans were approved for a six-story, 242-unit apartment complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 11 El Camino Real in San Carlos, replacing a surface parking lot and CVS Pharmacy that are currently on-site. The development will allocate over 12,000 square feet to amenities, which include pool decks, seating, an amenity room, and on-site parking for cars and bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/plans-approved-for-housing-at-11-el-camino-real-san-carlos.html

Renderings have been released for the future clubhouse of the non-profit United Playaz, with this structure being located at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 1044 Howard Street site in San Francisco. An existing two-story building on-site will be renovated to create the clubhouse, which will include a community center with amenities such as a rooftop basketball court. The United Playaz non-profit aims to assist in youth development and violence prevention, and the new clubhouse will also include a community hall, meeting rooms, and offices, helping the non-profit expand its family literacy and adult reentry programs. Around $2 million in state funds was used to help this development come to fruition.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/renderings-revealed-for-future-united-playaz-clubhouse-in-san-francisco.html

A meeting is being held by the Berkeley Design Review Committee regarding the eight-story residential development called “The Edge” at 2480 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The complex will create 28 large apartments adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus, and the goal of this project is to help address UC Berkeley’s housing shortage. The development will also include over 2,000 square feet of ground level retail space, with amenities such as on-site parking for bicycles and a landscaped rooftop deck.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/meeting-thursday-for-2480-bancroft-way-berkeley.html

Renderings have been released for the two-story Carpenter’s Union Hall development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3433 3^rd Street in San Francisco. The structure, which will function as office and assembly space for the Carpenter Local Union 22 members, will include a 300-person assembly and meeting hall, along with nearly 9,000 square feet of office space. Amenities include over 4,000 square feet of landscaped space and over 9,000 square feet of space for on-site parking.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/new-carpenters-union-hall-proposed-by-india-basin-san-francisco.html

Construction has topped out for the nine-story residential project at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 180 Jones Street in San Francisco. The complex, which is 100% affordable, will create 70 units of housing; 35 units will be for adults experiencing homelessness, 34 will be for low-income households, and one unit will be for the building manager. The complex’s amenities include a common area, courtyard, social worker’s office, supervisor’s office, and additional offices for residents.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/affordable-housing-for-180-jones-street-tenderloin-san-francisco.html

Check out this video from Abode Communities showcasing the groundbreaking of 231 Grant Avenue in Palo Alto, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The complex, which was developed in tandem with Mercy Housing California, will create educator workforce housing by providing 110 rental units for teachers, school employees, and their families.

From Adobe Communities: https://abodecommunities.org/workforce-educator-housing-breaks-ground-at-231-grant/

Further plans were filed for a 16-story apartment complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 955 Sansome Street site in San Francisco. These new plans increased the residential capacity of the building to 102 units, 16 of which will be designated as affordable for households making up to 80% of the Area Median Income. The development will also contain ~3,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, and other amenities include a fitness center, third-floor rear yard, and storage space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/taller-plans-for-955-sansome-street-telegraph-hill-san-francisco.html

Plans have been approved for a multi-structure residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 123 Independence Drive in Menlo Park. The structure will create 432 units, which consist of 316 rental units and 116 townhome-style apartments, and 66 of these will be designated as affordable. Parking will be included on-site, and the complex will have an abundance of landscaped open space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/city-council-approves-123-independence-drive-menlo-park.html

Construction is back underway for the five-story, 73-room Hotel MOHI at 17470 Monterey Highway in Morgan Hill, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. During the COVID pandemic, the two-story, partially constructed structure was turned into an outdoor restaurant. Even with the building changing functions back to a hotel, it will still include a ~3,800-square-foot market, ~2,400-square-foot restaurant, ~3,600-square-foot bar, and ~8,800-square-foot banquet hall. Other amenities include an outdoor patio, courtyard, spa, and lounge.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/09/hotel-construction-resumes-in-downtown-morgan-hill.html