Chadwick Heights
SB 330 housing development unlocking constrained hillside land
Project Type: Residential
Scope: SB 330 entitlement strategy, full-site master planning, multidisciplinary team coordination, speculative residential development
Location: Los Altos, CA
This 97-unit residential development—entitled under SB 330 and California’s Builder’s Remedy—demonstrates what’s possible when entitlement strategy and design intelligence are brought together early. Situated on a steep, environmentally sensitive 26-acre site where zoning would typically allow zero homes, the project makes full use of state housing law to unlock density, deliver a compelling mix of market-rate and affordable housing, and navigate complex regulatory and ecological constraints—all while staying on track and on deadline.
The result is a high-yield plan that’s not just legally viable, but design-forward, environmentally informed, and fully executable.
Full-Team Project Management
A large, multidisciplinary team—including legal counsel, biologists, civil and geotechnical engineers, and landscape architects—was coordinated from the outset to streamline timelines and deliver a unified entitlement package.
Affordable Housing as an Asset
The mix includes townhomes, stacked flats, and below-market-rate units—designed with the same care and quality across the board. This project shows how affordable housing can and should be held to a higher standard of design.
Density Without Compromise
The 220,000 square-foot build-out is distributed to preserve tree canopies, enhance privacy, and maintain a village-like scale—proving that high density and livability are not mutually exclusive.
Sensitive Site Design
The development responds to seasonal creeks, steep topography, and habitat protections for endangered species. Road alignments, building pads, and drainage systems were all developed to preserve as much of the natural ecology as possible.
