A 335-unit development is poised to break ground in the next few months at 3440 Walnut Avenue in downtown Fremont, mixing 119 affordable apartments with 216 market-rate condominiums in what city officials are calling the first of six residential projects set to start construction across the city this fall. The project, known as Capital at City Center, is designed to bring new housing options to Fremont’s urban core at a time when the city is racing to meet ambitious affordable housing targets.
According to East Bay Times, the affordable units at Capital at City Center will range from studios to three-bedroom homes and are intended for individuals and families earning between 30% and 70% of area median income. Leasing on those units is expected to begin in spring 2028. Brookfield Residential Properties is serving as master developer for the overall project, while Brookfield and Pacific West Communities are leading development specifically of the affordable homes, the outlet reports.
Brookfield’s own project page describes Capital at City Center as a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly community with access to Interstates 680 and 880, BART and regional employment hubs — positioning it to serve commuters as well as families looking for a foothold in one of the Bay Area’s pricier housing markets.
Part of a Larger Push Across Fremont
City officials say Capital at City Center is just the opening chapter. Six new residential developments are expected to begin construction in Fremont this fall, collectively delivering 918 new affordable housing units across the city, per the same East Bay Times report. Those projects are expected to create additional homes within walking distance of employment centers, retail destinations, public amenities and regional transportation, according to the report…