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Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Study Session will be held on September 24th

Posted on September 16, 2024


Northgate Aerial View

On September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate Drive into a new, phased mixed-use development with approximately 217,520 square feet of commercial uses and 1,422 residential units on the 44.76-acre site. No decision will be made at this meeting.

How to Participate 

The public may participate by attending the meeting in person at 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. You may submit comments on the project to northgatemall@cityofsanrafael.org.

You may also view the staff report after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting on the meeting agenda at  https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/planning-commission-meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions from the community will be posted to the city website following community input from the public hearing.

About the Project 

The Northgate Mall Redevelopment project proposes a comprehensive redevelopment of the existing mall into an open-air “main street experience,” surrounded by mixed-use development of retail and up to 1,422 residences. The Project proposes to reduce the existing commercial retail from 775,677 sq. ft. to 217,520 square feet and construct high-density multifamily residential buildings in the form of townhome units and apartment buildings ranging in height from two to seven stories.

Visit the Northgate Town Center Website for more information and project plans:
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/northgate-town-square-rev/

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