# Tanforan mall redevelopment plan moves forward

> San Bruno's Tanforan mall redevelopment plan to become housing and labs gets city approval.
- Title: Tanforan mall redevelopment plan moves forward · Sfgate
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

San Bruno plans to transform Tanforan mall into a mixed-use transit village with 1,500 housing units and life sciences labs by 2027.