TOD

San Leandro development proposal draws mixed reaction

Editor2 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

By Martin Ricard

SAN LEANDRO — In its inaugural meeting with the public, the developer for the city's first transit-oriented development project was met with cheers and jeers as it laid out the proposed plans and tried to gain feedback from residents.

Many of the objectors were residents of the Pacific Plaza condominium complex near the BART station. They said they vehemently opposed the development proposal because they feared it would attract an influx of low-income residents and drag down property values.

Meeting Tonight on TOD Project

Editor2 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A public meeting will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday) at the San Leandro Main Library to discuss San Leandro Crossings, the first project of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area around the BART station.

The project developers – Westlake Development Partners, Bridge Housing Corp., and Build LLC – will introduce themselves, explain the project, and listen to ideas.

The project includes two sites:

Site 1: The current BART parking lot at the corner of West Juana Avenue and San Leandro Boulevard where 200 market rate residential units are planned; and

Site 2: The west side of the BART station where 100 affordable residential units and a mix of one- and three-bedroom units will be built.

Westlake Development Partners, LLC Awarded Major Grant From the California Department of Housing and Community Development

Editor2 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

San Mateo Firm Receives $24.7 Million to Create Housing and Mixed-Use Properties Along San Leandro’s Downtown Transit-Rich Corridor

Pleasant Hill station to break ground

Editor2 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

While Urban Habitat supports Transit-Oriented Development projects, the lack of affordable housing in this project is problematic.

By Lisa P. White

It may seem obvious today, but 28 years ago it was hard to convince people that building high-density housing next to a BART station was a good idea.

As suburban tract homes sprouted across the East Bay like kudzu vines, developers, employers, city leaders and residents resisted the idea of a mixed-use housing and commercial development near the Pleasant Hill BART station.

City Downtown Transit Receives Clear Air Award

Editor2 — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:25:07 -0500

The City of San Leandro’s Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy was honored recently by Breathe California ...

... recently by Breathe California at their 18th Annual Clean Air Awards ceremony. Mayor Tony Santos accepted the award on the city’s behalf.

The city was one of 10 Bay Area businesses, organizations and individuals to be recognized for their leadership in efforts that improve air quality and reduce global warming pollution.

Retail guru schools San Leandro officials on downtown

Editor2 — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:22:22 -0500

By Martin Ricard

SAN LEANDRO — If downtown San Leandro were a class at a university, Craig Semmelmeyer would be the professor.

His firm, Main Street Property Services Inc., has been contracted by the city to help revitalize the downtown area by attracting more retailers and making it the destination spot everyone wishes it would be.

Downtown planning garners green props

Editor2 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:11:58 -0500

Transit-oriented design nets honorable mention for city of San Leandro

By Martin Ricard, STAFF WRITER