1051 Mission Road (PUC Site) affordable housing project
South San Francisco
Summary
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.
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $14.6 million in city development fees could backstop the affordable housing project, though staff hopes outside grants will make that unnecessary.
Future residents of the 800-unit project — especially the 158 affordable units — plus the neighborhood gaining parks, childcare, and a new bridge.
Critics note the original $5 million for alternate routes off congested Chestnut and Westboro streets is effectively redirected, leaving area traffic problems unsolved.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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.
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.
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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First Major Amendment to Development Agreement — 1051 Mission Road (PUC Site)
Could break the seven-year logjam and start construction on 800 units — including 158 deeply affordable ones — within 12 to 18 months.
1051 Mission Road (PUC Site)
If May grant applications succeed, construction could begin within twelve months, delivering affordable homes, a childcare center, parks, and a new Colma Creek bridge.
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