New permits were filed to increase the size of a mixed-use development at 2154 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The developer hopes to create a seven-story complex with 62 apartments and 4,800 square feet of amenities, as well as an attached single-story bank. The 8,400-square-foot bank will contain an attached 16-car surface parking lot, while the residential portion of the building will include a 52-car garage.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/10/permits-increase-for-2154-macarthur-boulevard-in-dimond-district-oakland.html

Construction has begun on the eight-story Valiant student housing complex located at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2538 Durant Avenue in Berkeley. The development, which is within walking distance of the UC Berkeley campus, will contain 83 units and 262 bedrooms, as well as 1,500 square feet of retail space. Amenities within the complex will include a rooftop deck, fitness center, and bike storage. Construction is anticipated to be completed prior to the 2026-2027 academic year.

From San Francisco Business Times: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2024/10/02/berkeley-housing-apartment-student-martin-group.html

 Plans were approved for a five-story, 160-unit residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 200-220 Alice Street site in Oakland. Along with the residential portion, the complex would also contain 1,250 square feet of retail space and on-site bicycle parking. Moreover, of the 160 units, 30 will be designated as deed-restricted affordable. Amenities within the building would include a café, fitness center, and rear-lot courtyard.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/10/approval-for-220-alice-street-in-jack-london-square-oakland.html

The environmental review process has been completed for the potential mixed-use redevelopment of the California College of the Arts campus at 5200 Broadway in Oakland, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The proposed development would retain two of the campus’ historic buildings, creating 510 new apartments and nearly 15,000 square feet of retail space across both buildings. On-site parking for cars and bicycles will also be included.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/environmental-review-finishes-for-california-college-of-the-arts-campus-redevelopment-oakland.html

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board will be reviewing plans for the seven-story residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2300 Ellsworth Street. The complex will contain 69 units, 10 of which will be affordable, along with on-site parking for bicycles. The building’s proximity to the UC Berkeley campus means the development will likely be utilized as student housing.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/meeting-tomorrow-for-2300-ellsworth-street-in-southside-berkeley.html

Approval has been given for the 27-story residential development at 2128 Oxford Street in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The project looks to create 456 larger apartments targeted at UC Berkeley students, along with over 14,000 square feet of retail space and on-site parking. Of the 456 units, 40 will be designated as affordable for low-income and extremely low-income households.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/berkeley-gives-approval-for-tallest-building-yet-at-2128-oxford-street.html

Renderings have been released for a 30-story tower at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 910 Marshall Street in Redwood City. The mixed-use development would create a senior residential care facility with over 300 units of housing, along with retail space and on-site parking. Amenities for residents will include a bistro, café, community event space, wellness center, and theater.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/new-renderings-for-30-story-senior-housing-at-910-marshall-street-in-redwood-city.html

Permits were filed for a three-story residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 66 Mountain Spring Avenue site in San Francisco. This permit would authorize the construction of a new deck and stairs in the rear yard, as it slopes downwards.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/permits-filed-for-66-mountain-spring-avenue-twin-peaks-san-francisco.html

New permits have revealed details about an eight-story residential development at 2201 Market Street in San Francisco, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The structure will contain 20 apartments, two of which will be designated as affordable housing, and a 1,700-square-foot, ground-level retail space that will likely be occupied by a Starbucks café. On-site parking will also be included for cars and bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/permit-activity-for-2201-market-street-san-francisco.html

Permits were filed to construct a new facility within the nonprofit Seneca Family of Agencies medical center at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 8945 Golf Links Road in Oakland. The new 8,000-square-foot structure will provide eight additional bedrooms for the nonprofit, and it will also contain kitchens, living space, and offices.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/permits-for-new-facility-at-seneca-family-of-agencies-oakland.html

Zoning permits were filed for a taller iteration of the California Theater Housing tower at 2115 Kittredge Street in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The updated permits would see the residential building rise 23 stories as opposed to the 18 stories stated in the application prior to this week’s changes. Moreover, the number of units is expected to decrease from 211 to 148, likely to create larger apartments that appeal to students. The theater will still retain its original façade and will have a new performance space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/plans-increase-for-2115-kittredge-street-downtown-berkeley.html

Developer Ensemble Investments is preparing for the opening of AVE Santa Clara, an eight-story residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 2278 Calle De Luna site, which is located within the Tasman East masterplan. AVE Santa Clara will contain 311 apartments, 15,900 square feet of retail space, and on-site parking for 443 cars and 160 bicycles. The complex will also boast a large indoor-outdoor amenity space, a two-story fitness center, a dog park, Zen courtyards, a roof deck garden, and a pool deck with fire pits. Ensemble also transformed a former fast-food location nearby into Clara’s Junction, a food and drinks garden with a bar and grill inside. In total, the Tasman East masterplan looks to create 4,500 residential units, including affordable units, and over 100,000 square feet of retail space, along with a grocery store, over ten acres of open space, and a potential school.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/ave-santa-clara-opening-this-january-in-tasman-east-santa-clara.html

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board will be voting on the proposed residential tower at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2128 Oxford Street. The 26-story building, which is named the Hub at Berkeley, would become the tallest building in Berkeley when completed; along with 456 residential units, the development would contain 14,400 square feet of retail space and on-site parking for cars and bicycles. Of the 456 units, 40 will be designated as affordable for low-income and extremely low-income households.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/berkeley-board-vote-tomorrow-for-2128-oxford-street-in-downtown-berkeley.html

We are proud to announce that Rockridge Geotechnical’s Berkeley Way project has won an AIA Housing Award! The 100% affordable development, which is located at 2012 Berkeley Way, contains 142 affordable units of housing and 44 beds in an on-site homeless shelter. The homeless shelter will also provide resources to its residents, such as mental health assistance and job training.

From AIA: https://www.aia.org/design-excellence/award-winners/berkeley-way-apartments-hope-center

Habitat for Humanity recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sequoia Grove residential project, which is located at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 123 A Street site in Hayward. The development will consist of 10 townhomes and aims to be climate-friendly, boasting features like universal electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The complex will also feature multiple communal spaces, such as an area for barbecues and a community garden. Moreover, the majority of the construction will be completed by Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2024/09/habitat-for-humanity-east-bay-silicon-valley-breaks-ground-in-hayward.html