Here is the current status of several key construction projects in Silicon Valley as of May 2026.
Redwood City, San Carlos: 77 Birch Street
- Location: 77 Birch Street, Redwood City
- Project Status: Under Entitlement / Review
The Details: Strategically located on a tree-lined street with convenient access to El Camino Real, this project addresses the city's urgent demand for high-quality housing options. Plans call for the transition of a 1967-built commercial office site into 9 modern, for-sale townhomes.
Key Features: The layout includes 18 covered parking spaces alongside 3 outdoor spaces. Because Redwood City recently upzoned this corridor to R-5-O (High-Density Multifamily), this parcel has immense long-term value, positioned just an 11-minute walk from the Redwood City Caltrain station.
Learn More: Redwood City Development Portal
Woodside, Portola Valley: 22-Acre Farm Hill Boulevard Housing Site
- Location: I-280 and Farm Hill Boulevard, Woodside
- Project Status: Initial Property Acquisition Negotiations
The Details: As covered by SFGATE, the Woodside Town Council has voted to enter formal negotiations to purchase this 22-acre state-owned parcel from Caltrans at fair market value. Positioned on the eastern boundary of Woodside directly across from Cañada College, the town is exploring this site to build a long-term pipeline for affordable housing, allowing it to meet state-mandated quotas while maintaining local control over design and density.
Key Features: The transaction carries a strict 15-year deed restriction ensuring the property can only be utilized for affordable housing or dedicated open space. While the parcel contains protected serpentine grasslands, the flattest 5- to 8-acre footprint currently operates as an active Caltrans maintenance yard with existing utility infrastructure.
Learn More: SFGate
Menlo Park, Atherton: 3705 Haven Avenue
- Location: 3705 Haven Avenue, Menlo Park
- Project Status: Building Permits Under Review (Environmental Review Cleared)
The Details: Sponsored by March Capital Management, this ambitious $77.7 million infill development will breathe new life into the transforming light-industrial Bayfront area. The project involves the demolition of a single-story commercial building to make way for a contemporary, 8-story, 112-unit multi-family rental apartment complex.
Key Features: Designed by LDP Architecture, the all-electric, LEED Gold-seeking building utilizes the State Density Bonus Law to maximize its 93-foot height. It will feature stunning community spaces, including a third-floor courtyard, a fifth-floor deck, and a panoramic rooftop deck. It caters extensively to alternative transit with 185 bicycle parking spaces (plus short-term racks) and 56 podium vehicle parking spots. Out of the 112 units, 14 will be designated as Below Market Rate (BMR) housing.
Learn More: Menlo Park Current Approved Projects
Palo Alto, Los Altos: 2850 W. Bayshore Road (28FIFTY)
- Location: 2850 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto
- Project Status: Complete / Now Selling Final Phase
The Details: Developed by SummerHill Homes and named 28FIFTY, this premium community involved clearing out a 32,500-square-foot office building to erect 48 eco-friendly townhomes arranged across eight separate 3-story buildings.
Key Features: These highly sought-after 3-to-4-bedroom luxury residences range from 1,436 to over 2,100 square feet. Aiming for high sustainability, the homes come equipped with solar panel arrays. The site layout provides a direct pedestrian access ramp to Greer Park, 100 on-site parking spaces, and an expanded bike lane along West Bayshore Road, giving residents seamless bicycle access to the city's nearby Hwy 101 bike bridge and major tech campuses.
Learn More: Palo Alto Current Planning Projects
Sunnyvale, Mountain View: Butchers Corner (895 E. Fremont Avenue)
- Location: 895 E. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale
- Project Status: Construction / Completed Phases
The Details: Steeped in local agricultural history, the historic "Butchers Corner" site has transitioned beautifully into a high-density, mixed-use village. This landmark development introduces 138 high-end residential units designed to blend suburban charm with urban convenience.
Key Features: Beyond the much-needed housing, the project incorporates 6,934 square feet of ground-floor retail and office space. It offers immediate proximity to major Silicon Valley expressways and local shopping centers.
Learn More: Sunnyvale Development Projects Portal
Cupertino, Santa Clara: Westport Cupertino (21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard)
- Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino
- Project Status: Final Phase of Construction
The Details: Replacing the former Oaks Shopping Center across from De Anza College, Westport Cupertino is one of the most prominent mixed-use master plans in the West Valley. Now entering its final stages of completion, the site creates a lively neighborhood hub centered around a pedestrian-friendly public plaza.
Key Features: The massive community features 242 total residential units split between modern row-house townhomes, senior apartments, and co-living units. Spanning the street front is 20,000 square feet of retail, dining, and commercial space, creating a vibrant destination where residents can live, work, and dine without ever needing to start a car.
Learn More: Cupertino Major Projects Portal
San Jose: The Mark Residential Tower (459 S. 4th Street)
- Location: 459, 465, and 475 S. 4th Street, San Jose
- Project Status: Approved by City Council / Pre-construction
The Details: Spearheaded by prominent local developer Urban Catalyst, "The Mark" is a massive transit-oriented high-rise project designed to elevate downtown density. Located near San Jose State University, the project plans require the clearing of three aging residential structures to anchor a sleek 23-story multi-family residential tower.
Key Features: Standing up to 274 feet tall, the skyscraper will provide 240 housing units optimized heavily for students and downtown professionals. Maximizing its 0.45-acre footprint, the tower will utilize a cutting-edge, multi-level automated mechanical parking system to accommodate 192 vehicles, and it will feature a luxury open-air roof deck and skyline lounge.
Learn More: San Jose Environmental Planning Division
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