Found 6 blog entries tagged as Town Square West.

Updated August 2026: The City of Cupertino approved Modification Application #4 for The Rise on August 24, 2026, making another set of refinements to the massive redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall property.

This latest action is particularly interesting because it focuses on Blocks 1 and 2, two residential components within the first phase of The Rise.

The most important takeaway for future homebuyers is what didn't change: the modification does not change the number of homes planned for either building. Block 1 remains planned for 235 homes and Block 2 for 258 homes.

Instead, Modification #4 primarily addresses building access, parking, loading, waste management, floor-area adjustments and other design refinements as the project moves…

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Updated August 2026: The transformation of the former Vallco Mall property has reached another important stage. On July 21, 2026, the Cupertino City Council reviewed and considered approval of Final Map Tract No. 10706 for Phase 1 of The Rise, along with public street dedications, easements and a detailed Subdivision Improvement Agreement covering infrastructure associated with the first phase.

This is not simply another conceptual rendering or redevelopment announcement. The documents now under review get into the mechanics of turning the approved project into actual parcels, streets, public-access areas, easements and infrastructure.

I reviewed the City's draft resolution, the accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and the 13-sheet Phase 1…

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For many longtime Cupertino residents, Vallco Mall was never just a shopping center. It was where kids learned to skate, teenagers met friends, families grabbed dinner, people watched movies, and an ordinary afternoon could turn into a memory that somehow lasted decades.

Today, the former Vallco site is being transformed into The Rise and Town Square West, one of the most significant redevelopment projects in Cupertino history. The plan now includes housing, retail, restaurants, parks, public open space, and a completely different vision for how the property may serve the city in the future.

But before the redevelopment debates, demolition work, city approvals, and construction updates, Vallco was a place people actually experienced. It had…

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Cupertino is known for excellent schools, established neighborhoods, and its close connection to Silicon Valley's largest employers. Yet over the next several years, the city will continue facing one of its biggest challenges: how to accommodate new housing while preserving the qualities residents value most.

Whether you support additional housing construction or have concerns about growth, understanding the forces shaping Cupertino's future can help homeowners make informed decisions about their real estate investments.

Why Is Cupertino Planning for More Housing?

Like many California communities, Cupertino must comply with state housing requirements designed to address the region's housing shortage. Cities throughout the Bay Area periodically…

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Rise Cupertino- Town Square West

232 Affordable Homes Moving Forward at Town Square West in Cupertino (The Rise at Vallco Update)


There is major progress at The Rise at Town Square West, the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site in Cupertino.

 

A construction permit application has officially been submitted for the first residential building — and it will be 100% deed-restricted affordable housing

This clears the way for 232 new affordable homes to begin construction before the end of 2026.

 

The project is being delivered through a partnership between Sand Hill Property Company and nonprofit developer Eden Housing, a longtime leader in high-quality affordable communities across Silicon Valley.

 

What Is Being Built at Town Square…

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Update: February 2026 — Revised Plans for The Rise Approved

On February 27, 2026, the City of Cupertino approved the third modification to The Rise development under California’s Senate Bill 35 process. The revised project continues to include 2,669 homes while adjusting the mix of affordable housing, office space, retail space, building design, and site planning. The developer has indicated that the first vertical construction could begin in 2026, with initial homes potentially ready for occupancy in 2028.

Latest update: This article explains the approved plans for The Rise and Town Square West. For current construction activity, permitting milestones, photographs, and newly announced housing information, visit the The Rise Cupertino LIVE Updates…

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