Baylands Development Inc.

What Baylands Development Inc. does

Baylands Development Inc. is a private San Francisco-based real estate master developer (founded circa 1990, ~20 employees) that is assembling a 700-acre former landfill at the southern edge of San Francisco, extending into Brisbane, California, into "The Baylands" — a planned zero-carbon, 100% electric mixed-use community organized around seven distinct neighborhoods, 5,400 homes, 8.5 million SF of commercial space, 140 acres of parks and open space, and 80 acres of revitalized wetlands. The company is currently generating revenue from two operating leasing products: Executive Park, a multi-building office campus at 150 Executive Park Blvd in San Francisco leased with brokerage partner Avison Young, and Industrial Way, a multi-tenant warehouse park at 60–400 Industrial Way in Brisbane with individual units of roughly 4,641–6,000 SF.

The project's core technology is sustainability infrastructure rather than software: a claimed world's-first EV-integrated microgrid built with General Motors, where on-site electric vehicles charged by 90 acres of solar (35 acres rooftop + 55-acre solar farm) act as mobile storage that can discharge back to the grid at peak demand. The development is being designed by a tier-one partner stack including Calthorpe Associates (Peter Calthorpe, New Urbanism), MurrayTwohig (William Murray, Shard/One World Trade Center), Gensler, Arup, OJB Landscape Architecture, Nelson Nygaard, and Biohabitats; the OJB master plan won the 2021 AN Best of Design Award. The go-to-market is direct enterprise leasing for office, industrial, and (planned) life-sciences/biotech tenants at Sierra Point (600,000 SF) and the Icehouse Innovation Campus, with future direct-to-consumer residential leasing for the 5,400 planned homes across mixed-income levels. No revenue, funding, ownership, or M&A details are disclosed.

Name

Baylands Development Inc.

Legal name

The Baylands

Website

https://thebaylands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baylands Development Inc. is a private San Francisco-based real estate master developer building a 700-acre, zero-carbon, mixed-use community (The Baylands) across San Francisco and Brisbane, anchored by an EV-integrated microgrid with General Motors, and currently operating Executive Park office and Industrial Way warehouse leasing products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372), Land Subdivision (23721), Land Subdivision (237210)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable real estate development
• Commercial property leasing
• Mixed-use community development
• Zero-carbon urban redevelopment
• Life sciences campus leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Leasing of office space at Executive Park (San Francisco) and warehouse units at Industrial Way (Brisbane) to generate recurring rental income from commercial tenants.
2. Residential Leasing (Planned): Future residential leasing across 7 neighborhoods with 5,400 planned homes for diverse income levels.
3. Life Sciences/Lab Space Leasing: Premium lab and office space at Sierra Point (600,000 SF) and Icehouse Innovation Campus targeting biotech and life sciences companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Baylands Development Inc. is the master developer of The Baylands, a 700-acre zero-carbon sustainable mixed-use community spanning San Francisco and Brisbane, California. The company currently leases commercial office space at Executive Park in San Francisco and warehouse units at Industrial Way in Brisbane, and is developing 5,400 residential homes, 8.5 million square feet of commercial space, and life sciences campuses across seven planned neighborhoods. The development features the world's first EV-integrated microgrid, 90 acres of solar generation, and 15-Minute City design principles.

Product overview

The Baylands is a comprehensive real estate development project by Baylands Development Inc., encompassing a 700-acre zero-carbon sustainable community in San Francisco and Brisbane, California. The portfolio includes commercial leasing products (Executive Park office campus and Industrial Way warehouses), residential neighborhoods, and specialized districts including life sciences campuses. The development features seven distinct neighborhoods: Leland Square, Bayshore Station, Bayshore Residential, Roundhouse District, Icehouse Innovation Campus, Geneva Point, and Sierra Point. With 5,400 homes and 8.5 million square feet of commercial space planned, the project integrates sustainable infrastructure, transit access, and mixed-use design principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Baylands Master Development A 700-acre zero-carbon sustainable mixed-use community spanning San Francisco and Brisbane, California, encompassing 5,400 planned homes, 8.5 million square feet of commercial space, and 140 acres of parks across seven distinct neighborhoods. Targets enterprise tenants, life sciences companies, future residents, and the broader Bay Area community.
• Executive Park Office Leasing Premier office campus at 150 Executive Park Blvd in San Francisco offering flexible office and lab spaces with Bay views, conference facilities, modern amenities, and outdoor spaces for lease by corporate office tenants.
• Industrial Way Warehouse Leasing Multi-tenant industrial park in Brisbane at 60-400 Industrial Way offering individual warehouse units (approximately 4,641 to 6,000 SF) with dock and grade-level loading, private fenced yards, and flexible M-1 zoning for various industrial uses.
• Sierra Point Life Sciences Campus Life sciences campus at the south end of The Baylands featuring 600,000 square feet of lab and office space plus a 600-room hotel with views of the San Francisco skyline and Brisbane Marina, targeting biotech and life sciences companies.
• Icehouse Innovation Campus Cutting-edge life sciences complex designed as a campus with interwoven parks and open space, accommodating 10,000 workers and dozens of companies in a collaborative park-like setting for biotech and innovation tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero carbon footprint for entire community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major, standard and endorsement.

• General MotorsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to create the world's first EV-integrated microgrid. GM provides electric vehicles that are charged by 100% green energy from on-site solar. EVs store energy and supply it back to the system when demand is high, creating an integrated energy and mobility solution.
• OJB Landscape ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning landscape architecture firm responsible for the Brisbane Baylands Master Plan. Won 2021 AN Best of Design Awards for the project.
• Calthorpe AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm founded by Peter Calthorpe, a pioneer in sustainable urban design and New Urbanism, providing stewardship and sustainability guidance.
• MurrayTwohigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlacemaking partnership with William Murray, co-founder, who has worked on prestigious global developments including the Shard, One World Trade Center, and Hudson Yards.
• GenslermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture and design firm providing design services for the development.
• ArupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and advisory firm providing technical expertise for the sustainable development.
• Nelson NygaardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation planning and urban design consultancy supporting mobility infrastructure planning.
• BiohabitatsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcological restoration and sustainable design firm supporting wetland revitalization and environmental remediation.
• BKF EngineersstandardTechnology or IntegrationEngineering firm providing civil engineering services for development infrastructure.
• HDRstandardTechnology or IntegrationEngineering and architecture firm providing infrastructure and building design services.
• Ankrom MoisanstandardTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm providing building design services.
• OurEnergymajorTechnology or IntegrationEnergy consultancy supporting the EV-integrated microgrid and renewable energy systems.
• EnGeostandardTechnology or IntegrationGeotechnical engineering firm supporting land development and remediation.
• Moontide AgencystandardGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing agency providing brand and communication services.
• Avison YoungmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokerage managing Executive Park listings, floor plans, and pricing. Primary channel partner for office leasing.
• InkdwellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt studio founded by Jane Kim and Thayer Walker, providing art and creativity services for public installations.
• Greenbelt AllianceendorsementOthersEndorsement partner supporting sustainable development in the Bay Area.
• Bay Area CouncilendorsementOthersBusiness advocacy organization providing endorsement for the project.
• SamcedaendorsementOthersSan Mateo County Economic Development Association endorsing the development.
• SFHACendorsementOthersSan Francisco Housing Action Coalition endorsing housing development.
• SpurendorsementOthersUrban planning policy organization endorsing sustainable urban development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tishman Speyer: Tishman Speyer is a major developer of office, life sciences, and mixed-use campuses including Bay Area projects. Comparable on premium office/life sciences leasing and large mixed-use development experience.
• Lennar Corporation: Lennar is one of the largest U.S. homebuilders with significant California operations. Comparable on the residential land development and homebuilding component of the Baylands project (5,400 planned homes).
• The Irvine Company: Irvine Company develops and operates master-planned communities and office/life sciences campuses in California. Comparable to Baylands on California mixed-use development, master planning, and life sciences office focus.
• Brookfield Properties: Brookfield develops and operates large mixed-use districts including office, residential, and life sciences. Comparable on large-scale mixed-use master development and sustainability branding.
• Related Companies: Related is a large national developer of mixed-use master plans (e.g., Hudson Yards). Comparable on large-scale mixed-use development including commercial, residential, and sustainability-driven design, though operating at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Five Point Holdings: Five Point operates large master-planned communities in California (notably Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine). It is the closest direct peer to Baylands on scale, mixed-use planning, and California entitlement-driven development model.
• Alexandria Real Estate Equities: Alexandria develops and operates life sciences campuses, directly comparable to Baylands' Sierra Point (600,000 SF) and Icehouse Innovation Campus targeting biotech tenants. Comparable on product type and tenant base.

Regional players

• TMG Partners: TMG is a Bay Area-focused residential and mixed-use developer with infill expertise. Comparable on Bay Area geography and mixed-use infill development orientation.
• Kilroy Realty Corporation: Kilroy owns and develops Bay Area office and life sciences space, overlapping with Baylands' Executive Park and Sierra Point leasing products. Comparable on geography (Bay Area) and office/life sciences product mix.

Emerging players

• Strada Investment Group: Strada develops mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods in California. Comparable on transit-oriented, mixed-use community design principles and California geography, though typically at smaller scale than Baylands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baylands-development-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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