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1051 Mission Road (PUC Site) affordable housing project

Summary

Eight years after approval, the 800-unit project with 158 affordable homes was stalled after Bridge Housing withdrew. The council rewrote the development agreement and put up to $14.6 million on the table as a last-resort funding backstop to unlock state and county grants. Mayor Addiego voted no, frustrated by repeated delays and lost infrastructure money.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Up to $14.6 million in flexible fees could go to the affordable building if other grants fall short — though the city hopes it won't be needed.

✅Who benefits

Future residents of 158 affordable homes, plus the neighborhood getting parks, childcare, and a new bridge over Colma Creek.

⚠️Who could be affected

Critics note the original $10 million land proceeds and road-infrastructure funding for the congested Chestnut/Westboro area have been redirected.

Mentions & discussions (4)

MeetingApr 22, 2026

City Council — April 22, 2026

Eight years after approval, the 800-unit project with 158 affordable homes was stalled after Bridge Housing withdrew. The council rewrote the development agreement and put up to $14.6 million on the table as a last-resort funding backstop to unlock state and county grants. Mayor Addiego voted no, frustrated by repeated delays and lost infrastructure money.

MeetingApr 21, 2026approved

Parks and Recreation Commission — April 21, 2026

The 800-unit PUC site project — including 158 affordable units, a childcare center, parks, and a Colma Creek bridge — has been stalled since 2019. The council rewrote the deal after Bridge Housing withdrew, freeing $14.6 million in fees as a last-dollar backstop and extending the timeline to 2032 so state grant applications in May can proceed.

MeetingApr 16, 2026

Planning Commission — April 16, 2026

Seven years after approval, the 800-unit PUC project still hasn't broken ground. Bridge Housing is exiting the affordable portion, and the amendment would redirect $14.6 million in fees, potentially waive impact fees, and extend the agreement to 2032 to close a roughly $20 million affordable-housing funding gap and unlock state infrastructure grants.

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