Grafton Plaza in Dublin Ranch is a very impressive new development in Dublin. Whether you are for Grafton Plaza or against Grafton Plaza, it is a development that is unlike any other in the East Bay. Whatever happens Grafton Plaza will be something different.

The other day I received a very important looking package from James Tong, you may have received one too if you live in Dublin Ranch. Within this package was a letter, postcard and booklet explaining what Dublin Ranch is.

The Letter:

The letter was signed by James Tong and it explained to me the 20 year plan Dublin Ranch has traveled through. Also the opportunity of Grafton Plaza because of its location and how Grafton Plaza will be a ‘people places’. Initially the plan was for 16 to 21 stories, that was cut in half to be 10 stories at the tallest as well and the number of residential unity in the towers. At the same time the number of office space was doubled. Grafton Plaza will also be the ‘cap’ of the Dublin Ranch neighborhood. I was excited to see the update.

The Postcard:

As you could probably guess, this packet was designed to get feedback on the development. What do you like, dislike, want to see or have questions on. I thought it was a great idea. Whatever Grafton Plaza becomes, hopefully it will be designed through the process of this feedback and the previously held workshops.

The Booklet:

I was fancy! It got my attention. It gave a history of Dublin Ranch and how far Grafton Plaza has come in its planning. Location is important so it highlighted the location of Grafton Plaza and how Dublin Ranch is laid out. Grafton Plaza is obviously located in the right location. The booklet really hit on what Grafton Plaza provides residents within Dublin and how Grafton Plaza can really be a one stop shop for living.

So what makes Grafton Plaza a ‘People Places’

Living

There will be a mix of homes: lofts, condo, live/work and shopkeeper units. This allows employees to live where they work. Not bad.

Offices

Grafton Plaza will have almost 300,000 square feet of office space.

Shopping, Restaurants, Entertainment

Both indoor and outdoor shops with restaurants in a plaza. Other entertainment/gathering places: sculpture garden, lookouts and parkways of landscaping.

Boutique Hotel

A 100-room luxury hotel.

Spa

Full service providing a destination for residents and visitors.

Grafton Plaza, however it looks, will compliment The Promenade as well at Grafton Station and make the surrounding Dublin Ranch Condos even more desirable. 

For more information on Grafton Plaza visit Grafton Plaza . Or visit Stop Grafton Towers for an oppoisite view.

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Median Prices of Homes in Pleasanton have obviously increased from 1988. As well as Dublin Home sales and Livermore prices.

Here are some numbers for Median Prices of Single Family Homes…

1988 Pleasanton Home in January was $189,000 (interest rate 10.38)

1991 Livermore Home in January was $200,000 (interest rate 9.64)

1999 Dublin Home in September was $320,000 (interest rate 7.82)

FAST FORWARD… May of 2008

Pleasanton Home $1,044,570

Livermore Home $518,469

Dublin Home $640,717

Here is a full report of Median Prices of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore Homes

 Pleasanton Median Price History 

Livermore Median Price History

Dublin Median Price History 

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Pleasanton Home Sales, San Ramon Home Sales, Dublin Home Sales, Danville Home Sales and Livermore Home Sales for June all saw an increase in sales as well as a decrease in Days on Market! Good news for Tri Valley Home owners.

Past months sales

June Home Sales

May Home Sales

Tri Valley Home Sales

Pleasanton Home Sales

Dublin Home Sales

Dublin Ranch Condo Sales

Livermore Home Sales

Danville Home Sales 

San Ramon Home Sales

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