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.

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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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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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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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MISSION POINT (HENRY AVE.)

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse Kylli’s proposal for Mission Point. This project will create up to 1,800 new homes near transit, as well as create walkability on the site.

Address: 4995 Patrick Henry Drive

Homes: 1,800

Developers: Kylli

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APOLLO

The Housing Action Coalition is pleased to endorse the San Jose Apollo project. This project will create 471 new homes downtown and near transit. The project will also provide bicycle parking and ample retail space.

Address: 32 and 60 Stockton Ave, San Jose

Homes: 471

Developers: Urban Catalyst

Architect: AEDIS Architects

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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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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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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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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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1766 EL CAMINO REAL

This large multi-family residential complex brings 311 new homes to the Burlingame area, with 22 of them being below-market-rate, as well as a lively community center.

Address: 1766 El Camino Real

Date of Review: March 16, 2022

Homes: 311

Developer: Greystar

Architect: TCA Architects

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WILLOW VILLAGE

After review, HAC is excited to endorse Signature Development’s Willow Village project in Menlo Park. This large-scale, mass timber project will create a vibrant neighborhood will over 1700 total homes in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Address: Willow Village, Menlo Park

Date of Review: February 17th, 2021

Homes: 1,729

Developer: Signature Development and Facebook

Architect: Hart Howerton

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170 SAN BRUNO AVE.

HAC is pleased to endorse the proposed project at 170 San Bruno Avenue. The project will produce 46 transit adjacent homes, including 7 below market rate homes.

Address: 170 San Bruno Avenue, San Bruno

Date of Review: January 27th, 2021

Homes: 46

Developer: Double AA Corporation

Architect: Kodorski Design

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