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Tanforan mall redevelopment plan moves forward
San Bruno's Tanforan mall redevelopment plan to become housing and labs gets city approval.
In brief
San Bruno's Tanforan mall redevelopment plan to become housing and labs gets city approval. San Bruno plans to transform Tanforan mall into a mixed-use transit village with 1,500 housing units and life sciences labs by 2027. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Tanforan mall in decline
The mall once thrived with shoppers but now faces liquidation sales by 2025.
Mall history
The site was a horse racing track, army airfield, and Japanese American incarceration camp during WWII.
New development plan
Alexandria Real Estate proposes a 44-acre mixed-use transit village with up to 1.8 million square feet of labs and offices.
Housing and affordability
The plan includes up to 1,500 housing units, with 268 units designated as affordable housing.
Retail and amenities
The project will keep Target and a movie theater while adding potential hotel space and flex zones.
Timeline for approval
The San Bruno Planning Commission will vote on Oct 26 to approve the project, with city council approval expected by Nov 10.
Construction timeline
Demolition could start by end of 2027, with first phase construction beginning in 2028.
Environmental concerns
Residents and FAA warn about noise and air quality impacts from construction near SFO airport.
What to remember
San Bruno plans to transform Tanforan mall into a mixed-use transit village with 1,500 housing units and life sciences labs by 2027.
