Park Place at Bay Meadows—San Mateo, CA

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LOCATION: San Mateo, CA

DEVELOPER: Spieker Properties and Equity Office Properties

Park Place at Bay Meadows
San Mateo, CA

Park Place at Bay Meadows stands as one of the Peninsula's most successful mixed-use developments, representing Alan Katz's exemplary work as Director of Development at Spieker Properties and Equity Office Properties. This award-winning, 10-acre project demonstrates innovative urban design principles and has become a model for transit-oriented development.

Alan led the comprehensive planning, approvals, procurement, and construction of this groundbreaking development that seamlessly integrates multiple land uses. The project features an innovative parking structure that maximizes efficiency while maintaining pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, retail anchored by Whole Foods, office condominiums above the retail podium, and for-sale housing including both market-rate and Below Market Rate (BMR) units.

A defining feature is the central linear park, which creates a green spine through the development and demonstrates exceptional urban design that prioritizes open space and community wellness. This innovative approach to integrating public space within dense urban development has influenced subsequent mixed-use projects throughout the region.

Strategically located in San Mateo with proximity to Highway 101 and Caltrain, the project exemplifies transit-oriented development that reduces automobile dependency while providing seamless access to the broader Bay Area. The development includes carefully planned off-site public infrastructure that enhances the surrounding neighborhood and demonstrates comprehensive community benefit.

Park Place at Bay Meadows has received industry recognition for its innovative approach to mixed-use development and continues to serve as a benchmark for successful urban infill projects.