ENDORSED PROJECTS

Below are projects that have undergone review by our Project Review Committee and selected for endorsement.


One of the many benefits of HAC membership is getting support for your project at every step of the hearing and approval process.

The projects showcased below only date back to January 2013. To learn more about our project actions on past projects, email us at info@housingactioncoalition.org.

Southern California, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition Southern California, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

THE COMMONS AT ALISO VIEJO TOWN CENTER

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse The Commons at Aliso Viejo Town Center transforming surface parking into a mixed-use project that will bring 362 homes and 5,769 square feet of ground floor commercial space.

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Address: 26501 Aliso Creek Road

Homes: 362

Date of Review: May 17, 2023

Developers: AvalonBay Communities

Architect: TCA Architects

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Southern California, Los Angeles, Density Bonus Housing Action Coalition Southern California, Los Angeles, Density Bonus Housing Action Coalition

338 SOUTH ALHAMBRA AVE

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse 338 S. Alhambra Ave. in Monterey Park which will bring 64 new homes to the local area and utilizing a density bonus to provide both townhomes and apartments with stellar design and open space.

Address: 338 S. Alhambra Ave.

Homes: 64

Date of Review: May 15th, 2024

Developers: The Commons of MPK LLC

Architect: TAG Design Works, INC

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San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

CANDLESTICK PLAN

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse the new Candlestick Plan to bring 7,218 new homes. This project will help meet the state-mandated goal of 82,000 new homes with an astounding 32% dedicated to affordable housing. The project also includes a completed Alice Griffith public housing complex that brings 337 100% affordable homes to the area. Address: Harney/Jamestown Ave.

Homes: 7,218

Date of Review: April 17th, 2024

Developers: FivePoint

Architect: Perkins&Will

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South Bay, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

650 UNIVERSITY AVE (PALO ALTO)

650 University Avenue is a mixed-use project that will bring 63 new, well-located homes to Palo Alto. The site is based in a pedestrian-friendly downtown, and includes 13 designated affordable units providing essential homes for lower-income residents.

Address: 650 University Avenue

Date of Review: March 20, 2024

Homes: 63

Affordable Units: 13

Developers: Smith Development Group LLC

Architect: Korth Sunseri Hagey Architects

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San Francisco, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

2395 SACRAMENTO ST.

2395 Sacramento will bring 24 new, well-designed homes to a transit-oriented location in San Francisco. The project will revitalize a historic and underutilized space in the heart of Pacific Heights and reconnect it to the neighborhood.

Address: 2395 Sacramento St.

Date of Review: October 2, 2023

Homes: 24

Developers: March Capital Management

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San Francisco, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

1526 POWELL ST.

1526 Powell is a mixed-use project that will bring 20 new, well-designed homes to a transit-oriented location in San Francisco. The project will create much-needed mixed-use housing while preserving the historic Delucchi Sheet Metal Works building.

Address: 1526 Powell

Date of Review: August 16, 2023

Homes: 20

Developers: JS Sullivan Development LLC

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San Francisco, Affordable, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Density Bonus, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

520 TURK ST.

530 Turk is a mixed-use project that will bring 88 new well-designed, well-located homes to San Francisco. The site is transit-oriented and 27% of the homes in the project are designated affordable housing, providing essential homes for lower-income residents.

Address: 530 Turk St

Date of Review: August 16, 2023

Homes: 88

Developers: JS Sullivan Development LLC

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North Bay Housing Action Coalition North Bay Housing Action Coalition

NORTH BAYSHORE MASTER PLAN

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse Google’s Bayshore Master Plan project in Mountain view that will transform a low-rise office park into 7,000 homes, with 15% (1050) being subsidized affordable homes. The project prioritizes walkability and transit around housing, open space, and commercial space.

Address: North Bayshore

Date of Review: April 5, 2023

Homes: 7000

Developers: Google

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South Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

MISSION POINT

The Housing Action Coalition is excited to endorse Kylli’s Mission Point project that will bring 1,800 Homes to Santa Clara, along with 100,000 square feet of retail space, and 11 acres of public open space.

Address: 4995 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054

Date of Review: February 15, 2023

Homes: 1800

Developers: Kylli

Architect: Gensler

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North Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition North Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

BAY WALK

The Housing Action Coalition is excited to endorse the Bay Walk project in Pittsburg that will redevelop a vacant power plant into 1,999 much needed homes. The project will also bring 53,000 square feet of commercial space, along with and 18 acre industrial center.

Address: 696 W 10th St., Pittsburg CA 94565

Date of Review: February 15, 2023

Homes: 1999

Developers: Integral Communities

Architect: KTGY

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South Bay Housing Action Coalition South Bay Housing Action Coalition

REDWOOD LIFE EVOLVE

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse Longfellow’s Redwood LIFE Evolve project that will provide unprecedented investment in off-site housing in the area, with $85 million going to affordable housing in Redwood City. This project itself will create an amenity center, hotel, and large trail and green space.

Address: 800, 1400, 1600 AND 3800 Bridge Pwky, Redwood City

Date of Review: February 8, 2023

Homes: $85 Million + to Housing Development

Developers: Longfellow Real Estate Partners

Architect: HOK Architects

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South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

1265 MONTECITO AVE.

This 100% affordable project in Mountain View will bring 85 below market-rate homes to a vacant office building/lot. The project will also be 100% electric and include an open space for residents and the public.

Address: 1265 Montecito Ave, Mountain View

Date of Review: November 16, 2022

Homes: 85

Developer: Charities Housing Development

Architect: Studio E

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South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

123 INDEPENDENCE DR.

This project brings 432 new homes to the City of Menlo Park, including both rental apartments and for-sale townhomes. The project also includes an on-site public connection, leading to a centrally located neighborhood park, which provides a recreation area and gathering space for the community.

Address:123 Independence Drive, Menlo Park

Date of Review: October 19, 2022

Homes: 432

Developer: Sobrato Organization

Architect: Studio T Square

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South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

MIDDLEFIELD PARK MASTER PLAN

This comprehensive redevelopment plan will add 1,900 high-density residential homes, along with 1,317,000 square feet of office space and approximately 10 acres of public parks and open spaces to the Middlefield Park area of Mountain View. The project will also dedicate 2.4 acres of the land to the city for future affordable housing development.

Address: 0 acres within City of Mountain View’s East Whisman Precise Plan Area

Date of Review: October 19, 2022

Homes: 1900

Architect: SERA Architects

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San Francisco, Affordable Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

50 MAIN ST.

This 85 story, multi tower project brings 808 mixed-use homes to the heart of San Francisco in the form of a beautiful design that pays homage to the site’s previous use as the PG&E HQ. this project will provide more much needed homes in the San Francisco, along with retail space, office space, and a publicly accessible open green space.

Address: 50 Main Street San Francisco

Date of Review: August 17, 2022

Homes: 808

Developer: Hines

Architect: Foster + Partners

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East Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition East Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

OAKLAND A’S HOWARD TERMINAL

This innovative project brings a brand new professional ballpark to the city of Oakland along with 3,000 residential homes of mixed affordability, providing more much needed homes in the Oakland area, along with retail space, office space, and 18.3 acres of new waterfront parks and open space.

Address: Howard Terminal at Jack London Square

Date of Review: August 17, 2022

Homes: 3000

Developer: Oakland A's

Architect: BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)

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Los Angeles, Affordable Housing Action Coalition Los Angeles, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

9450 N. SHIRLEY AVE.

A redevelopment project that brings 350 multifamily apartments to the City of Northridge in Southern California. The project contributes to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, via payment of the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee. The project also includes two large outdoor courtyards and received LEED Silver Certification.

Address: 9450 N. Shirley Avenue, Northridge

Date of Review: June 1, 2022

Homes: 350

Developer: Brookfield Properties

Architect: TCA Architects

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Peninsula, Affordable Housing Action Coalition Peninsula, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

BLOCK 21

This 6 story mixed-use building brings 68 new homes to the San Mateo area, 15% of them being below-market-rate, along with office space in the building as well.

Address: 300 S. Delaware St.

Date of Review: May 17, 2022

Homes: 68

Developer: Windy Hill Property Ventures

Architect: ArcTec

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South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition South Bay, Affordable Housing Action Coalition

EL PASEO DE SARATOGA

El Paseo de Saratoga is an innovative new project that brings 994 new homes, 149 of which are affordable, to the San Jose area. As one of the largest projects in the South Bay, El Paseo de Saratoga makes a significant contribution toward alleviating the region’s severe housing shortage.

Address: El Paseo de Saratoga

Date of Review: April 20, 2022

Homes: 994

Developer: Sand Hill Property Co

Architect: KRP Architects/ KTGY

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