Bespoke — 445 South B Street Mixed-Use Development
San Mateo
Description
The council finalized the development agreement for a 239,628-square-foot downtown project: a seven-story affordable housing building (71 homes) and a six-story office/commercial building, on the former city parking lot at 4th and Railroad.
Impact summary
Adds 71 affordable homes downtown, hundreds of office jobs near Caltrain, retail, a public plaza, and a permanent senior-services space — but removes a popular surface parking lot.
Applicant
- Name
- DTSM Talbots Ventures, LLC
- Address
- 445 South B Street, San Mateo, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 19
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 1, 2026
The council finalized the development agreement for a 239,628-square-foot downtown project: a seven-story affordable housing building (71 homes) and a six-story office/commercial building, on the former city parking lot at 4th and Railroad.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
A 239,628-square-foot mixed-use project with a seven-story 71-unit all-affordable housing building and a six-story office/retail building; the commission recommended approval to the City Council, which takes final action May 18.
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