From Redwood City to San Jose, the Mid-Peninsula is experiencing a massive wave of redevelopment that will fundamentally transform our housing inventory, public spaces, and community amenities. These projects are not just about building new homes; they are about creating dynamic, modern hubs where people can live, work, and connect.
Here is a look at the major construction and planning developments that are currently underway across our local cities:
📍 Redwood City & San Carlos: The Bayshore Transformation
Redwood City is spearheading a major revitalization of its waterfront area with the 557 Bayshore mixed-use development, taking over the former Old Century Theater site.
- Project Focus: A vibrant, mixed-use hub blending housing, recreation, and public access.
- Housing & Affordability: The project includes 480 new apartments, with 85 units specifically designated as affordable housing.
- New Amenities: At the heart of the site will be a new 97,000-square-foot Villa Sport athletic club and spa, which features multiple pools and modern fitness amenities open to the public.
- Public Access: Significant public improvements include new lookout decks and an enhanced connection to the Bay Trail, unlocking more waterfront enjoyment.
🌲 Atherton & Menlo Park: The Lume Project
In Menlo Park, a major redevelopment is moving forward to bring hundreds of new residential options to the area.
- Project Name: The Lume Project (formerly Menlo Uptown).
- Residential Units: This development will introduce a total of 483 new residential units, which include 441 rental apartments and 42 townhomes.
🏞️ Portola Valley & Woodside: Stanford Residential
The quiet communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are seeing new, focused residential construction designed to serve both the university and the local workforce.
- Project Name: The Stanford Portola Terrace Residential Project.
- Housing Mix: It will create 39 total residences at the intersection of Alpine Road and Portola Road.
- Community Benefit: This includes 27 Single-Family Homes for Stanford Faculty and 12 Affordable Housing Units reserved for the Portola Valley community workforce.
- Status: The project has received final approval and is currently in the building permit phase.
🎓 Palo Alto & Los Altos: Housing for Educators
Palo Alto is focusing its development efforts on supporting the people who serve our community.
- Project Name: The 231 Grant Avenue project.
- Community Focus: This is a proposed development of 110 affordable rental apartments specifically designed to house teachers, school employees, and their families.
- Status: The project is currently in the planning and development phase.
🌉 Sunnyvale & Mountain View: Affordable Housing Hub
Mountain View is set to welcome a major affordable housing resource with a focus on families and childcare.
- Project Name: The 87 E. Evelyn Avenue project.
- Residential Units: This approved development is planned to provide 268 permanent affordable housing units across two phases.
- Key Amenities: It will also include a crucial child-care center and space designated for supportive housing.
🏙️ Cupertino & Santa Clara: Vallco's Grand Vision
Cupertino’s most ambitious redevelopment project is transforming the site of the former Vallco Fashion Park Mall.
- Project Name: The Vallco Town Center.
- Scale: This massive mixed-use redevelopment is currently under construction.
- Features: Upon completion, it will feature over 2,400 residential units (including affordable housing), a large commercial center, office space, and a substantial 30-acre public park and open space.
🚄 San Jose: The Google Downtown West Project
One of the largest developments on the West Coast, Google's vision for Downtown San Jose is a long-term project that will reshape the city's core near Diridon Station.
- Scale: This massive, long-term redevelopment spans an 80-acre area.
- Mixed-Use Features: The plan includes up to 5,900 residential units, 7.3 million square feet of office space, and significant public amenities like retail, parks, and open space.
- Status: The project is currently in the early site preparation and infrastructure phase.
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