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Mixed-Use Residential Redevelopment at 490 East Middlefield Road

Summary

A developer plans to replace an older office building with an eight-story, 460-unit apartment complex featuring ground-floor retail and community spaces near transit.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Adds hundreds of housing units and retail space, generating construction activity and community benefit contributions.

✅Who benefits

Future apartment residents, retail patrons, and individuals seeking affordable housing options.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local residents concerned about potential traffic, loading congestion, and the removal of mature trees.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJan 21, 2026

Environmental Planning Commission — January 21, 2026

A developer plans to replace an older office building with an eight-story, 460-unit apartment complex featuring ground-floor retail and community spaces near transit.

Related development

approved

490 East Middlefield Road Mixed-Use Project

Replaces an outdated office building with high-density housing, adds neighborhood-serving retail, and provides 15% affordable housing while removing mature trees.

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