Planning & Development Archives • The E'ville Eye News

May 25, 2025

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

May 2025 Planning Commission Recap: Rivian Service Center; Marketplace Development Agreement Amendment

The Emeryville Planning Commission convened on May 22nd with two significant items in the agenda including the return of the Rivian Service Center and

April 29, 2025

Local Business·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Demolition Underway for New EmeryStation Overland Campus

Three of the former “General Cable” buildings bordered by Overland Ave, 62nd & 63rd Streets are actively being demolished to make way for a

March 30, 2025

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Rivian Eying Emeryville For New EV Service Center

The Emeryville Planning Commission held a study session on Thursday, March 27 to review plans for a proposed Rivian Service Center at the former

February 19, 2025

Local Business·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

BREAKING: Health Care Provider Acquires Emery Yards Campus for New Medical Center

Some major news has broken regarding the BioMed Realty “Emery Yards” campus that has sat vacant since its recent completion. A glut in Life

February 1, 2025

History & Archive·Housing·News & Commentary·Oakland News·Planning & Development

Preservation of Oakland’s 16th Street Station Takes Big Step Forward with NPS Historic Register Listing

West Oakland’s crumbling 16th Street station took a big step forward toward possible preservation and reactivation thanks to the recent efforts of The Oakland

January 29, 2025

Local Government·News & Commentary·Planning & Development·Social Justice & Activism

Emeryville Looking to Formalize Little Free Library Program

Emeryville is poised to implement a streamlined process for residents interested in installing or legitimizing an existing Little Free Library (LFL) in their neighborhood.

December 28, 2024

Environment & Sustainability·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

The Year of the Ban? New Turf, Gas Leaf Blowers, “Auto-Centric” Uses, Flavored Tobacco Products among New Prohibited items in Emeryville

In case you missed it, The City of Emeryville went on a bit of a “banning binge” in 2024 with councilmember Courtney Welch at

September 26, 2024

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Emeryville Planning Commission Aug. 2024 Recap: Homeless Navigation Center; Powell St. Plaza Signage; ADU Ordinance Amendments

A quorum of five Planning Commissioners were present at the August 22nd meeting with two public hearings and a study session on the agenda.

July 26, 2024

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

June Planning Commission Recap: Stanford Park Expansion; Emergency Shelter; ADU Ordinance Update

The Emeryville Planning Commission met on Thursday, June 27th with three public hearings on the agenda. Planning Commission meetings and agendas have been rather

June 13, 2024

Environment & Sustainability·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Toxic Remediation & Demolition of Former Marchant Site Begins

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has begun work on the former Marchant/Whitney property at 5679 Horton Street. Work at the 1.75-acre site

July 27, 2023

Affordable Housing·Housing·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Housing Updates: Christie Ave Study Session; Developers Pitch Conversion of Public Market Tower; Bayview Apartments Leasing; Greenway Extension Opens

Some updates on Emeryville’s housing pipeline as the city tries to ratchet up their housing production to meet their 2031 RHNA goals of 1,832

May 3, 2023

Commentary·Housing·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Emeryville Receives ‘Prohousing’ Designation Touting 3,687 New Home Ambitions

Emeryville was among eleven cities to receive “Prohousing” designation in a recent announcement by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The

January 10, 2023

Housing·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Watergate Residents Gearing up for Fight over Contentious ‘Trader Vic’s’ Housing Project

Representatives from Berkeley-based Trachtenberg Architects hosted a neighborhood meeting on Monday to review plans for a proposed multi-family housing project on the property currently occupied

January 21, 2022

Planning & Development

Oxford Unveils Plans for former Onni Site, Expression Campus Sold, Rotten City Pizza Site Hits Market

A trio of development news in/near Emeryville including new plans for redeveloping the Bay Bridge Center that was recently fenced off. In addition, the

December 19, 2021

Affordable Housing·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Emeryville’s Housing Pipeline Closing? 1,193 Units Withdrawn Since Beginning of Pandemic

The City of Emeryville and its leaders were recently profiled by The SF Chronicle for their ambitious housing creation goals. According to the piece,

October 21, 2021

Housing·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

“True Grit” Holliday‘s Intersection Project Overcomes Arson, Pandemic; Donation to UC Berkeley Forthcoming

Rick Holliday’s The Intersection housing project received its occupancy permit by the City at the end of September. The project, whose planning goes back to

October 3, 2021

Local Business·Planning & Development

CenterCal Unveils Plans To “Revitalize” Bay Street with Grocery Store Anchor, Other Modifications

The Emeryville Planning Commission reviewed plans for a proposed Bay Street Grocery Store at their September meeting. The anchor tenant is at the center

August 26, 2021

Housing·Local Business·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

E’ville Biz: Shellmound Way Developer Pivoting to Commercial; Marketplace Owners Acquire Bay Bridge Center; Gritstone Hunting for ‘Universal’ COVID Vaccine

A selection of Emeryville-relevant business stories aggregated from around the web including two more life science projects in the pipeline. The Bay Bridge Center,

April 5, 2021

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

BioMed Realty Receives Development Approval to Expand its “Emeryville Center of Innovation” Project

The BioMed Realty “Emeryville Center of Innovation” project received approval from the City to expand its flagship Emeryville Center of Innovation campus. Plans for

March 15, 2021

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Jan 2021 Planning Commission Recap: Comm’r Guerrero Resigns, Tree Removal at E-22, 47th St. Garage Conversion

The first Planning Commission meeting of 2021 had an understandably slim agenda, as much business had been wrapped up before the holiday break. The

February 1, 2021

News & Commentary·Planning & Development·Transit

Emeryville Begins Rollout of Parking Meters in Triangle & North Hollis Neighborhoods

With the ongoing parking meter installation in the North Hollis and Triangle neighborhoods, the City of Emeryville will soon be launching a paid parking

January 11, 2021

Local Business·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

BREAKING: Emeryville Public Market Acquired by Foreign Investment Group

Canada-based Oxford Properties Group announced that they have acquired the Public Market Emeryville from current owners City Center Realty Partners (CCRP) and Angelo Gordon

January 2, 2021

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

Sherwin Warehouse Adaptive Reuse Plan Approved, Sold to Real Estate Investment Firm

Plans for the adaptive reuse of the former Sherwin-Williams plant warehouse in Emeryville were unanimously approved by the Planning Commission at the December 10th

December 21, 2020

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

“Bay Street Bridge” One Step Closer to Completion with Weekend Hoisting over Railroad Tracks

The long-awaited South Bayfront Pedestrian/Bicycle bridge AKA “The Bay Street Bridge” took a big step toward completion this weekend as the distinct red bowstring

Planning & Development

May 2025 Planning Commission Recap: Rivian Service Center; Marketplace Development Agreement Amendment

Demolition Underway for New EmeryStation Overland Campus

Rivian Eying Emeryville For New EV Service Center

BREAKING: Health Care Provider Acquires Emery Yards Campus for New Medical Center

Preservation of Oakland’s 16th Street Station Takes Big Step Forward with NPS Historic Register Listing

The Year of the Ban? New Turf, Gas Leaf Blowers, “Auto-Centric” Uses, Flavored Tobacco Products among New Prohibited items in Emeryville

Emeryville Planning Commission Aug. 2024 Recap: Homeless Navigation Center; Powell St. Plaza Signage; ADU Ordinance Amendments

June Planning Commission Recap: Stanford Park Expansion; Emergency Shelter; ADU Ordinance Update

Toxic Remediation & Demolition of Former Marchant Site Begins

Housing Updates: Christie Ave Study Session; Developers Pitch Conversion of Public Market Tower; Bayview Apartments Leasing; Greenway Extension Opens

Emeryville Receives ‘Prohousing’ Designation Touting 3,687 New Home Ambitions

Watergate Residents Gearing up for Fight over Contentious ‘Trader Vic’s’ Housing Project

Oxford Unveils Plans for former Onni Site, Expression Campus Sold, Rotten City Pizza Site Hits Market

Emeryville’s Housing Pipeline Closing? 1,193 Units Withdrawn Since Beginning of Pandemic

“True Grit” Holliday‘s Intersection Project Overcomes Arson, Pandemic; Donation to UC Berkeley Forthcoming

CenterCal Unveils Plans To “Revitalize” Bay Street with Grocery Store Anchor, Other Modifications

E’ville Biz: Shellmound Way Developer Pivoting to Commercial; Marketplace Owners Acquire Bay Bridge Center; Gritstone Hunting for ‘Universal’ COVID Vaccine

BioMed Realty Receives Development Approval to Expand its “Emeryville Center of Innovation” Project

Jan 2021 Planning Commission Recap: Comm’r Guerrero Resigns, Tree Removal at E-22, 47th St. Garage Conversion

Emeryville Begins Rollout of Parking Meters in Triangle & North Hollis Neighborhoods

BREAKING: Emeryville Public Market Acquired by Foreign Investment Group

Sherwin Warehouse Adaptive Reuse Plan Approved, Sold to Real Estate Investment Firm

“Bay Street Bridge” One Step Closer to Completion with Weekend Hoisting over Railroad Tracks

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