WALNUT CREEK — Dozens of affordable homes are in the works for a Walnut Creek site where existing apartments would have to be demolished to pave the way for a new residential project.

The 87-unit housing development would be built at 150-170 Sierra Drive in Walnut Creek. The 29-unit Sierra Garden Apartments complex now occupies the development location, according to the Apartment Finder website.

Berkeley-based Satellite Housing Associates owns the 1.4-acre site and intends to develop the new affordable homes project, Walnut Creek planning documents show.

The project would be 100% affordable, according to the proposal.

Satellite Housing is seeking a streamlined review process under multiple state laws, Walnut Creek public records show.

The developer also is seeking waivers for the proj

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