

Oakland & Cupertino Real Estate with Local Knowledge That Matters
Oakland & Cupertino Real Estate with Local Knowledge That Matters

Menlo Park’s proposed Willow Park development could replace the former Sunset Magazine campus with 665 homes and towers reaching 458 feet. The controversial project has become a major fight over California housing law, Builder’s Remedy, historic preservation and the future of development on the Peninsula.
Cupertino approved Modification #4 for Blocks 1 and 2 of The Rise on August 24, 2026.

The Rise is moving another step forward. Cupertino’s latest approval refines Blocks 1 and 2 while preserving their planned 493 homes. Pricing, ownership floor plans, HOA details and sales dates have not yet been announced.

Town Square West is the first major residential phase of The Rise, the redevelopment of Cupertino’s former Vallco Mall site. Bruce Wagg is closely following construction, housing releases, pricing, buyer opportunities and other changes as The Rise moves forward.