201 Front Street Mixed-Use Development
Santa Cruz
Description
Eight-story, 245-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial, live/work units, and underground parking — the first project under the downtown density bonus. Affordable housing obligation is met via a companion 102-unit affordable project at 407 Pacific.
Impact summary
Adds 245 apartments (with affordability via 407 Pacific), $250,000 for downtown infrastructure, and public art — but removes 16 heritage trees.
Applicant
- Name
- Owen Lawlor, Lawlor Land Use (Owner: 421 E 18th Street Property Partnership)
- Address
- 201 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA (APN 007-031-04)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
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