Wednesday was the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Old Post Office property; now dubbed "220 Park Rd." About 50-75 people turned out to hear some speeches, tour the historic lobby that is undergoing asbestos removal and watch The Claw take the first bite out of the old garage. The long saga documented here, here and here is moving into the final chapter. There seems to be consensus among the cognoscenti that this is the best design B'game could hope for-- it is certainly better than the last proposal.
The lobby will be partially preserved in the sense that it will be modified with three doorways where the large windows are now. The plan is to pick up the poured concrete structure, turn it slightly and move it 100' towards the Avenew, put it on piers and move it back near the end of the project (projected to be March 2024). We'll keep an eye out for the date since that will be a bring-your-popcorn event. There will be underground parking and the Town Square will feature amphitheater-style seating for concerts and the like. The Daily Journal has some of the details
The ground floor, including a portion of the existing post office, will comprise 15,000 square feet of retail and dining space. Office space above will feature terraces at each level and larger patios on the third and sixth floors. The two-level underground parking garage will have room for 275 cars and be open to the public on weekends and evenings.
Construction of the project will be handled by Sares Regis Group and Dostart Development Company, which will provide $2 million to the city for the town square development, as well as an additional $3.5 million in assorted fees to go toward affordable housing in Burlingame.
Click through if you are a subscriber so you can see the photo of Yours Truly in my chapeau and shorts along with my lovely bride in the left background. Here is Dave Hopkins of Sares Regis, the Claw doing its thing and the official groundbreaking line-up.
I know that I cannot seem to let this go, but Beach and Brownrigg are responsible for banning natural gas hook-ups for future Burlingame construction. I am still asking if they have converted over their stoves, furnaces, water heaters, dryers, etc. over to much more expensive electric appliances? If not, I will continue to bring this subject to light on a regular and continuous basis. It is time for them to walk the talk.
Posted by: Paloma Ave | September 24, 2021 at 06:24 PM
You are right to do so. Are we to believe that this whole big building is going to be all-electric? No gas anywhere? What is being done to stabilize the grid around it?
Posted by: resident | September 24, 2021 at 09:50 PM
What are the solid gray walled spaces on the top of the drawing from the Daily Journal?
Posted by: Mom | September 26, 2021 at 12:25 PM
Full 3D Video of the building and downtown
https://vimeo.com/547533534
Posted by: OneManginiWay | September 26, 2021 at 04:57 PM
Mom, from the video it looks like the gray panels at the top are to hide the rooftop equipment like HVAC etc
Posted by: HMB | September 26, 2021 at 10:23 PM
Forgive me if this is a "Stupid Question."
If "Natural Gas" hookups are denied to New/Old homes in Burlingame, is there an opening for installing Propane Tanks?
I have Propane Tanks at our Napa properties.
It works great for our tenants, and us.
Posted by: [email protected] | September 27, 2021 at 05:41 PM