Together we can shape the vision for Hillsdale’s next evolution—we can’t wait to see you there.

There have been many changes since the Hillsdale Shopping Center opened as an open-air mall anchored by Macy’s in 1954—both at the site and in our society.

Officials discuss General Plan process, height limits remain block to more development

Public input gathered on San Mateo’s 2040 General Plan regarding transportation and land use policy shows broad interest in significant changes to transportation and land use to accommodate affordable housing and car alternatives.

The Bohannon Companies announced today a new strategic partnership with global real estate investment firm Northwood Investors LLC ("Northwood") to support and extend the Bohannon family's vision and work with the community to guide the future of Hillsdale Shopping Center, which has served the San Mateo community for more than seven decades, and to improve mall leasing and operations in the evolving retail environment.

Bohannon Development Company (along with Stantec and ELS Architecture and Urban Design) went in front of the San Mateo Planning Commission last week to pitch a new vision for the 12.5-acre north block of its iconic Hillsdale Mall located in the heart of San Mateo.

After more than three years of planning, owners of the Hillsdale Shopping Center have cleared the way to revitalize an aging portion of its San Mateo property with a bowling alley, luxury cinema, restaurants, boutique shops and more.

The legacy of Frances Nelson has to start with her famous father, developer David Bohannon, who helped change the Peninsula economy. Bohannon began constructing houses in the early 1930s. He purchased a 540-acre site, called Belle Haven, in what is now East Palo Alto and began the first of 1,305 units for low- to moderate-income families. Costs of these units were around $6,000.