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What's in the Works  Kenson Ventures and The Madison Group have partnered to bring a best-in-class Life Science campus to Belmont, transforming aging industrial buildings into a vibrant new gateway to both Harbor Boulevard, Old County Road and the adjacent retail center on El Camino and Ralston Avenue. In keeping with the City-approved Belmont Village Specific Plan, Catalyst Labs is transit-oriented, perfectly situated on the CalTrain line.  Catalyst Labs will not only improve the neighborhood streetscapes and lend itself to pedestrian walkability and bikeability, it will also daylight the Belmont Creek and feature publicly accessible open spaces, creating an urban oasis for the entire community to enjoy.

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Investing in our Belmont Community  Catalyst Labs will not only improve the neighborhood streetscapes and lend itself to pedestrian walkability and bikeability, it will also daylight the Belmont Creek and feature publicly accessible open spaces, creating an urban oasis for the entire community to enjoy.

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Catalyst Labs will result in an unprecedented $5 Million toward the City of Belmont's affordable housing fund.

Affordable Housing

Catalyst Labs is located directly on the CalTrain line. The Belmont Station is a short walk, in keeping with the transit-oriented vision of the City-approved Belmont Village Specific Plan.  

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Catalyst Labs will increase the local property taxes from $70k to $7+ Million annually; $9.4 Million will be paid directly to the City of Belmont toward housing, transportation & park improvements.

Economic & Tax Benefits

Consistent with life science tenants, we will see approx. 1 employee per 350 sq.ft., as opposed to standard commercial offices, typically 1 employee per 200 sq.ft.

Job Creation

A highlight of the Catalyst Labs project is the improvements to Belmont Creek. The Creek will be made publicly accessible with pathways and public art for all to enjoy year-round. 

Open Space

Catalyst Labs will improve walkability and bikeability from the site to surrounding neighborhoods with improved lighting, sidewalks, landscaping and open spaces.  

Pedestrian Streetscape

Catalyst Labs will feature public art on site within park-like spaces, creating a sense of place and vibrancy for tenants, residents and pedestrians alike. 




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With an investment of $1 Million, Catalyst Labs has forged long term partnerships with SchoolForce and Carlmont Academic Foundation. Also, 55% of our $7M+ annual property taxes will go toward schools!

Community Investment

Catalyst Labs will feature a public cafe, as well as public art and access to Belmont Creek. 




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Catalyst Labs will feature a public cafe alongside Belmont Creek as we work to restore it and provide ongoing maintenance for the public to enjoy.

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What's Happening Next  The project team has submitted its initial application to the City for review. Public comments and feedback are now being gathered through this website and our stakeholder outreach efforts. We hope you'll click through this site to learn about the project in more detail and lend your voice to this exciting new addition to Belmont!

Catalyst Labs

What's in the Works

Catalyst Labs will not only improve the neighborhood streetscapes and lend itself to pedestrian walkability and bikeability, it will also daylight the Belmont Creek and feature publicly accessible open spaces, creating an urban oasis for the entire community to enjoy.

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