Lincoln Landing | Hayward, CA

In downtown Hayward, between Foothill Boulevard and San Lorenzo Creek, the former Mervyn's department store headquarters stood as a reminder of the city's commercial past. Dollinger Properties saw in the site a chance to revitalize downtown Hayward, adding much-needed housing while creating new jobs and a destination for residents of Hayward and beyond.

The ambition brought real complexity. The program stacks five stories of residential over two levels of garage and retail, combining Type IIIA construction above a Type IA base, and weaves 82,000 square feet of retail into a development of 474 homes. Balancing parking, storefronts and a large residential community on a single downtown site required careful coordination of structure, circulation and use. BDE Architecture partnered with Dollinger Properties to resolve these layers into a cohesive mixed-use place, completed in 2022.

Today Lincoln Landing gives Hayward a renewed downtown anchor. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, clubhouse, gym and courtyards, while the Hayward Japanese Gardens and Lake Chabot Regional Park offer tranquil retreats nearby, and new retail draws the wider community back to the heart of the city.

Address: 22301 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

Client: Dollinger Properties

Number of Units: 474

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Year Completed: 2022

Aerial view of a modern multi-story apartment complex with beige, white, and brick exterior. The building has multiple balconies, large windows, and a rooftop with solar panels. Surrounding the building are streets, trees, and some parking spaces, with hills and residential neighborhoods visible in the background.
A multi-story modern apartment complex with balconies, a swimming pool, hot tubs, and lounge chairs in a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
Outdoor bar area with a wooden pergola, bar stools, and surrounding seating in a modern residential or commercial complex.
A swimming pool area at a modern apartment complex with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a blue sky.
Modern, spacious lounge with wood flooring, brick accent wall, string lights, and large glass windows. Features seating areas with sofas and chairs, a bar-height table, and decorative shelves with plants.
Interior view of a modern lobby or lounge area under construction, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a curved leather sofa with colorful pillows, small round tables, a wooden table with chairs, potted plants, and construction materials outside.
Modern indoor lounge area with yellow and black sofas, black chairs, tables, decorative wall art, and a foosball table in the foreground.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, black bar stools, pendant lighting, a wall-mounted TV, and a built-in bench with colorful pillows.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black lower cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island, and large window overlooking trees.