Northgate Project Updates

Northgate Town Square Redevelopment Officially Moves Forward Following City Council Approval

Posted on February 26, 2025

Northgate Town Square redevelopment project has officially received the green light from the San Rafael City Council after the approval of key land entitlements, marking a major milestone for the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the Northgate area. This significant development is expected to transform the former mall location into a pedestrian friendly hub with...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: City Council Hearing Will Be Held on December 2nd

Posted on November 27, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL On December 2, 2024 the City Council will hold public hearing to consider and possibly take an action on (1) A Resolution of the City of San Rafael City Council certifying an Environmental Impact Report, ( 2) An ordinance of the City of San...

Northgate Town Square-Public Hearing Schedule Update

Posted on November 1, 2024

Northgate Town Square Schedule Update: At the September 24th Study Session, staff presented a tentative public hearing schedule showing November 18th as the first City Council hearing. That date has since been updated. A hearing on the first reading of the rezoning Ordinance and all other entitlements is now planned to be held on December 2nd...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Hearing will be held on October 29th

Posted on October 25, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION On October 29, 2024, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate...

Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report Released-October 18, 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024

Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report Update Final Environmental Impact Report is available today! The Northgate Final Environmental Impact Report was released today, October 18, 2024. It can be found here. Background: The Final EIR document has been prepared to respond to comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the...

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

Posted on September 16, 2024

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...

Northgate Mall Project Open House for the Community on August 26th

Posted on August 20, 2024

Merlone Geier, owner and developer of Northgate Mall, is welcoming the community to review the redevelopment plan. This is a great opportunity to meet the development team and ask questions about the project. Representatives from the City will also be in attendance. Details can be found below. Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 Time: 6-8pm Location:...

Merlone Geier Submits Revised Project Plans for Northgate Town Square

Posted on June 26, 2024

Important Updates for the Northgate Town Square Project! Dear San Rafael Community, On June 4th, Merlone Geier Partners (MGP), owner and developer of Northgate Mall, submitted revised plans for the Northgate Town Square Project to the City. Several revisions respond to the comments and feedback from San Rafael’s Design Review Board and community over the...

Merlone Geier Submits Alternative Concept SB330 Preliminary Application for Northgate Town Square

Posted on March 19, 2024

For immediate release: Merlone Geier, the owner of the Northgate Mall in Terra Linda, recently submitted a preliminary application under SB 330 proposing an alternative concept for the Northgate project. SB 330, also known as the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, allows developers to streamline the approval of housing development project applications. SB 330 constrains...

Planning Commission Hears Public Comment on Northgate Draft Environmental Impact Report

Posted on February 16, 2024

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the City of San Rafael’s Planning Commission met to hear public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). City staff gave a presentation that provided an overview of the Draft EIR, some findings from the report, and the purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Commission listened to...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Meeting for Public Comment Only will be on February 13

Posted on February 1, 2024

On February 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will receive public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing mall into a new, phased mixed-use, density bonus development with approximately 225,000 square feet of retail and 1,422 residential units on a 44.76 -acre site. No decision will...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment Draft Environmental Impact Report Released

Posted on January 5, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: April Talley, Project Director April.Talley@cityofsanrafael.org 415-485-3050 Northgate Mall Redevelopment Draft Environmental Impact Report Released SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 5, 2024 – The City of San Rafael today released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project, marking an important milestone in the City’s review and consideration of...

Northgate Town Center : Public Hearing – September 6th

Posted on August 29, 2023

San Rafael Design Review Board Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. On September 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for this project and seek community input as well as provide comments on the proposed architecture of the proposed residential buildings. How to Participate The public may...

Northgate Town Center : Public Hearing – July 18th

Posted on July 12, 2023

San Rafael Design Review Board Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. On July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for this project and seek community input as well as provide comments on the overall site plan for the entire project and will include review of: pedestrian...

Upcoming Public Meeting: Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping Session

Posted on January 7, 2022

Come Participate! Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping Session San Rafael Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday January 11th, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. Participate in the meeting online (Zoom) | Watch the meeting (Youtube) About the Meeting The Northgate Town Square Project involves the redevelopment of the existing Northgate mall including approximately 225,100 sq. ft. of commercial space and up to 1,443 residential units. The purpose of this scoping...