Construction of buildings starts next year in Cupertino mall revamp

"CUPERTINO An odyssey to transform an old South Bay shopping center into a lively new neighborhood of homes, shops, restaurants, and offices is about to reach a key stage, with the project's first buildings set to sprout in 2026. The Rise, a mixed-use Cupertino village proposed at the site of the mostly demolished Vallco Shopping Mall, is slated to begin emerging from the ground next year, according to Sand Hill Property Co., the developer and principal owner of the project site."

"Residents will be able to occupy the project's first homes starting in 2028, according to a new update for the development that Sand Hill Property has submitted to Cupertino city officials. In mid- to late 2026, we expect to see the project coming out of the ground, Moulds said. There will be real buildings. There will be keys for people to move into their homes."

The Rise is a mixed-use redevelopment at the mostly demolished Vallco Shopping Mall site near Interstate 280 and North Wolfe Road in Cupertino. Sand Hill Property Co. is the developer and principal owner, and Reed Moulds is the project executive. Vertical construction is slated to begin in mid-to-late 2026, starting with Town Square West, and initial home occupancy is projected for 2028. The project envisions thousands of homes alongside retail, restaurants, offices, and open areas. The current iteration reduces the amount of affordable housing and includes less office space compared with earlier versions.

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